In two separate cases the Police in Edinburgh are searching for men who have gone missing recently.
Dominik Piekut was last seen on Wednesday 28 August 2013 at around 10:00pm, when he finished his shift working at a hotel on Drumsheugh Gardens.
Since then the 32-year-old Polish national has not been seen or heard from and concern is growing for his wellbeing.
He was reported missing when he failed to turn up for his shifts at work over the next couple of days from his last sighting, which is considered to be out of character for him.
Dominik is described as white, 5ft 8in, slim build, short black hair, and with blue eyes.
A Police Scotland spokesman said:- “Dominik has not been seen since the 28 August, and his family and friends, here and in Poland, are getting increasingly worried about him.
“If anyone recognises the description or knows Dominik’s whereabouts then they are urged to get in touch with Police.”
The other case involves a man missing from his home in Midlothian, and two photos have been released.
Ronald Pryde has not made contact with friends or family since boarding a Number 33 LRT bus outside the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh on Monday 2nd September.
CCTV footage has since been released of the 73-year-old onboard the bus and other passengers were urged to come forward if they remembered seeing him, or could help confirm his movements thereafter.
Further enquiries have now revealed that Mr Pryde alighted around 1.30pm on Lauder Road, Dalkeith, near to Waterfall Walk and anyone who believes they have spotted him since this time is asked to contact police immediately.
Midlothian residents are asked to continue to check their gardens and outbuildings and report any sighting of Mr Pryde to their local policing team.
Mr Pryde is described as white, 5ft 11ins tall, short brown greying hair with slim build and a predominant hunch when walking. He was last seen wearing black trousers, black shoes, light grey polo shirt, blue waist length jacket with grey collar.
Inspector Michelle Ritchie said:- “We now know that Mr Pryde returned to Midlothian following his bus journey from the hospital and are keen to hear from members of the public who remember seeing him in or around Lauder Road on Monday 2nd September 2013.
“His loved ones are very concerned for his welfare, having not seen or heard from him since Monday and we want to trace him as soon as possible.
“Anyone with information that can assist with our enquiries is asked to come forward.”
Those with information can contact Police Scotland on 101 or alternatively, the charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111
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