Police are appealing for information to help trace 15-year-old Shanice Henry who was last seen in the Howdenhall area at 10pm on Monday 3rd August.
She is described as white, 5ft 4inches tall with a slim build, and has pink/orange shoulder-length hair.
She was last seen wearing a cream Rihanna t-shirt, a blue body warmer, light blue ripped jeans and lime green Nike trainers.
She has connections with the Leith and Westerhailes areas of Edinburgh.
Inspector Stephen Rosie said: “Shanice is vulnerable due to her age and we are growing increasingly concerned for her welfare.
“Anyone who may have seen her since 10pm last Monday, or who knows where she is, is urged to contact police as soon as possible.”
Anyone with information is asked to 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.
