Police are appealing for the help of the public to trace a 16-year-old boy reported missing from Edinburgh.
Michael Cleal was last seen around 4.45pm on Wednesday, 5 June, in the Muirhouse Avenue area of the city.
He has connections in the south side of Edinburgh, has links to Aberdeen and is known to use public transport.
He is described as slim, around 5ft, with black hair.
When last seen he was wearing a black beanie style hat, a black jacket with a hood, black jogging bottoms and black trainers.
Sergeant Ian Fraser said: “Concerns are growing for Michael’s welfare and we need to make sure he is safe and well.
“Enquiries are ongoing to trace him and one possibility is that he may have travelled to London, Camden Town area.
“We are keen to speak to anyone who has seen Michael or may know where he is.
“If you can help please call us on 101, quoting reference number 3530 of Saturday, 8 June, 2024
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.
