Police are appealing for information to help trace an elderly man reported missing within the city.
James Lewis left his house in Ferniehill Avenue at around sometime around 9am this morning and has not yet returned home.
Concern is now growing for the 79-year-old’s well being and anyone who believes they have seen him is asked to come forward.
He is described as white, 5ft 10ins tall with a heavy build, bald head and a trim grey beard. It is believed he is driving his grey Toyota Aygo.
Inspector Jonny Elliott said: “We are keen to ensure that James is safe and so would ask that anyone with information as to his current whereabouts contacts police immediately.
“I would also request that James gets in touch with family, friends or with police to let us know where he is and that he is alright.”
Those with information can contact Police Scotland on 101.
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.
