ole0UPDATE – Police Scotland have advised that the missing teenager was found safe and well near the city centre. 

Police Scotland is currently carrying out a missing person enquiry in relation to a 14 year old boy from the Glendevon Park area of Edinburgh.

14 year old Jordan McNaughton was last seen in Glendevon Park around 5.15pm yesterday evening.

He is described as 5ft 8 inches in height, with medium length brown hair and blue eyes.  He is believed to have been wearing blue/grey Adidas trainers, a blue sports jacket and blue jeans.  It is believed his intention may have been to travel into the city centre to meet friends.

Inspector Chris Scobbie of Police Scotland said: “We are carrying out extensive enquires to trace Jordan, or anyone who may know his whereabouts.  With the passage of time we are becoming increasingly concerned for his welfare.  I would urge anyone who knows the whereabouts of Jordan, or who may have any information which could assist in us finding him to contact Police Scotland or Crimestoppers”.

Police Scotland can be contacted on 101, or alternatively please contact the charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

John graduated from Telford College in 2010 with an HNC in Practical Journalism and since then he worked for the North Edinburgh News, The Southern Reporter, the Irish News Review and The Edinburgh Reporter. In addition he has been published in the Edinburgh Evening News and the Hibernian FC Programme.