UPDATE 10 September – Police Scotland say Aydin Dogan has been found safe and well.
Mystery surrounds the welfare and whereabouts of a popular Edinburgh business owner.
Aydin Dogan, aged 42, was last seen on Friday afternoon, 6 September 2024 when left his home in the east of the city to go to his café business on Portobello High Street.
But concerned family members have now launched an appeal saying they are “desperate” for news of his whereabouts.
Mr Dogan has run Eyden’s Coffee and Friends for the last five years and the café is a venue for this weekend’s Porty Art Walk.
But the family said there had been a misunderstanding, and police last night turned up to change the locks at the premises.
Mr Dogan’s brother, Hussein, had travelled from Cambridge to Edinburgh with other family members from London.
He said: “We’re really worried, and are desperate to hear news, or hear from Aydin. He was last on the phone on Friday afternoon about 3 o’clock, but we’ve not heard anything since and we cannot contact him. We are keen to hear from anyone – please phone 07867 620965.”
Hussein Dogan revealed that in the past his brother Aydin had suffered from depression, but received medication. It is believed that he did disappear some time ago, but not while living in Edinburgh.
According to Police Scotland Aydin was last seen in the Portobello area around 4pm on Friday, 6 September, 2024.
He is described as around 5ft 10in tall, of medium build, short grey/black hair, a grey/black beard and has an English accent. When Aydin was last seen he was wearing a dark jacket, white t-shirt, dark trousers and black and white trainers.
Officers are becoming increasingly concerned for his welfare and are appealing for help from the public to trace him.
Inspector Sean McGarvey, Craigmillar Police Station, said: “It’s vital we trace Aydin as soon as possible to ensure he is safe and well.
“If you think you’ve seen Aydin since Friday afternoon or have any information on his whereabouts, please get in touch with us.
“Aydin, if you see this appeal, please contact police so we can make sure you’re okay.”
Anyone with information should contact Police Scotland on 101 quoting reference 4641 of 6 September.
