UPDATE from Police Scotland : We are pleased to report that Christine Norbury, missing from Edinburgh, has been traced. Thank you to everyone who shared our information.

Police are seeking the assistance of the public in trying to locate a vulnerable 71-year-old woman missing from Edinburgh.

Christine Norbury, known as Norma, was last seen in the area of Calder Drive, Edinburgh around 3.30pm.

She is around 5ft. 10 inches in height, with a slim build and greyish, curly hair. When last seen she was wearing black jogging trousers, a blue raincoat with red flowers (seen in the photo) and carrying a black handbag. She may also be using a walking stick.

Extensive enquiries are under way to locate Norma and officers are checking any relevant CCTV images for any additional information on where she may have gone.

Sergeant Lorraine Bain said: “Norma’s family is very worried about her and they just want her home safe and well. If anyone has seen Norma or has any information about where she could be, please contact us.”

Anyone with information is asked to call Police Scotland via 101, quoting incident number 2932 of 1 August 2024.

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