Police are seeking help to trace a 52-year-old woman reported missing from Hawick in the Scottish Borders who may have travelled to Edinburgh or Glasgow.
Pauline Burke was last seen around 3.50pm m on Tuesday, 5 August, at Galashiels Transport Interchange.
She is described as around 5ft 2ins, of medium build with short, greying hair. When last seen she was wearing black trousers, a black body warmer and black Nike trainers. She also has reading glasses.
Inspector Colin Deans said: “Concerns are growing for Pauline’s welfare and we need to make sure she is safe and well.
“Enquiries so far suggest she took a bus from Hawick to Galashiels. She may then have taken a train to Edinburgh and she also has connections in the Summerston area of Glasgow.
“We are asking anyone who has seen Pauline or knows where she might be to get in touch.”
Anyone who can help is asked to contact Police Scotland on 101, quoting incident number 3292 of Tuesday, 5 August, 2025.











