Police in Edinburgh need help in tracing a teenager who is reported missing from the south of the capital.
Hamid Iqbal from Howden Hall Road left his residential address on Monday 2 October 2017. But he was last seen at McDonalds on London Road yesterday 7 October 2017 at around 8.15 p.m.
The young man has not been in contact with family since being reported missing and officers are keen to establish his current whereabouts.
Anyone who can help police with this inquiry is asked to come forward.
Hamid is described as Asian, 5ft 3ins tall of slim build and with short dark hair.
He was wearing a dark hooded top, blue jeans and dark Adidas trainers when he was last seen.
As part of this investigation officers are also looking to trace a silver Ford Focus car with registration number SV09 EYA.
Inspector Keith Fairbairn from Craigmillar Police Station said: “While we believe Hamid is not in any immediate danger, we are keen to locate him as soon as possible and return him home.
“If you know where we can find Hamid then please contact police immediately.
“I would also urge Hamid to get in touch with us so we can confirm he is safe.”
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