Edinburgh police urge 'do not approach' as hunt launched for missing man

Jamie Ross, 29
Jamie Ross, 29 -Credit:Police Scotland


Police in Edinburgh are appealing for information from the public, as they look to trace a man who officers wish to speak with "urgently".

Jamie Ross, 29, is understood to have been in the Howdenhall Road area of Edinburgh just after midday on Tuesday. He was seen shortly after near the Cameron Toll shopping centre.

He's describes as white, 5ft 9, with dark hair and bushy eyebrows. He has a tattoo of the word dad on his right hand.

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Jamie was last seen wearing a black puffer jacket, dark trousers and grey trainers.

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: "Police Scotland is appealing for any information that could help trace a man who officers wish to speak with urgently.

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"Jamie Ross, 29, is thought to have been present in the Howdenhall Road area of Edinburgh at around 12.28pm. He was last seen shortly after near to the Cameron Toll shopping centre in Edinburgh. Jamie is believed to have connections across Edinburgh, particularly in the south of the city, as well as in Aberdeen.

"He is described as white, 5ft9 with dark hair and bushy eyebrows, blue eyes and a tattoo of the word DAD on his right hand. He was last seen wearing a black puffer jacket, dark trousers and grey trainers."

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Chief Inspector Mark Hamilton said: “Extensive enquiries are ongoing to trace Jamie with support from specialist officers.

“While Jamie is believed to have connections to the south of Edinburgh we are keeping an open mind regarding his whereabouts at this time and would urge anyone with information to please get in touch.

“Anyone who sees a man matching Jamie’s description is advised not to approach him but to instead contact Police Scotland urgently on 101, quoting incident number 1458 of Tuesday, 23 April, 2024.”