Police are appealing for help to trace Leen Aldib (16) and Rhomi Bell (17), who have been reported missing.
Leen is from Galashiels and Rhomi is from North Berwick. Both girls were last seen together at Shawfair train station near Dalkeith, around 10.30pm on Monday, 11 August, 2025.
Leen is white, 5ft 1ins with long dark-coloured hair. She was wearing a black Whitefox hooded top, blue pyjama trousers and white Crocs.
Rhomi is white, with red hair. She was wearing a light blue tracksuit with a hooded top.
Sergeant Jack Houston said: “Searches and enquiries are ongoing in the Scottish Borders, Midlothian, East Lothian and Edinburgh areas to trace Leen and Rhomi as soon as possible, to ensure that they are safe and well.
“We urge anyone who has seen them or has information on where they may be to please contact 101 quoting incident number 3376 of 10 August.”
Police Scotland update 13 August 2025: “Leen Aldib and Rhomi Bell, who were reported missing from Galashiels and North Berwick respectively, have been traced.
“Thank you to everyone who shared our appeal.”
