Desperate search for missing English teen believed to be camping in Edinburgh

A desperate search is underway to trace a missing English teen who is believed to be camping in Edinburgh.

Anthony Cook, 18, was reported missing from Grimsby on Sunday, 19 May. The last sighting of the teenager was on Monday, May 20 at a camping shop on Causewayside.

Inquiries so far found he bought several items, including a dark blue two-person Ordos tent and a blue Skyhigh 700 sleeping bag. Police have urged anybody who may have seen Anthony to come forward.

He is described as white, around 6ft with short, brown hair. He has an English accent.

When last seen he was wearing a black hooded jacket, dark skinny jeans, black shoes and carrying a black rucksack.

Sergeant David Tainish said: “Concerns are growing for Anthony and we need to make sure he is safe and well. It is believed he may be camping with locations including near the Water of Leith in the Balerno area, around Heriot-Watt University or in the Pentland Hills.

“We are asking anyone who has seen Anthony or knows where he might be to get in touch. If you are out and about and see anyone matching his description or camping equipment similar to those he as bought, then please make contact with officers.”

Anyone who can help is asked to call Police Scotland on 101, quoting reference number 0348 of Monday, 20 May, 2024.

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