East Lothian teen with links to Edinburgh missing as concerns grow

Police have launched an urgent appeal for help tracing a missing East Lothian teenager.

CJ Johnstone, 15, was last seen in Ormiston at around 2.30pm on May 5 in the Clarks Buildings area. He's described as white, 5 ft 7 inches, with short brown hair.

He was last seen wearing a grey and black hoodie, black trousers, and black and white Vans trainers. It's understood that he frequents the St James Quarter and Waverley areas of Edinburgh.

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A Police Scotland spokesperson said: "Officers in East Lothian are appealing for the public’s help to trace a teenager missing from Ormiston.

"CJ Johnstone, 15, was last seen around 2.30pm on Sunday, 5 May, in the Clark Buildings area of the village. CJ is described as white, 5ft 7ins tall, with short brown hair which is long on top.

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"When last seen he was wearing a grey and black hoodie, black trousers, and black and white Vans trainers. CJ is also known to frequent the St James’ Quarter and Waverly areas of Edinburgh."

Sergeant Ross Falconer, of Musselburgh Police Station, said: “We are growing increasingly concerned for CJ’s welfare and just want to make sure he is safe and well.

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“I would urge anyone who has seen CJ or knows where he is to get in touch.

“Likewise, if CJ sees or hears about this appeal please call us or your family to let us know you are ok.”

Anyone with any information should contact Police Scotland via 101, quoting reference number 0117 of May 6.