English tourist bought camping supplies in Edinburgh shop then 'disappeared'

Concerns are growing for the welfare of a missing teenager.

Anthony Cook, 18, was reported missing from Grimsby, England on May 19 and it is believed they travelled to Edinburgh.

Officers in the city are appealing to the public to help trace the young lad who is thought to be camping around the city.

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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.

A statement from Police Scotland adds that he may be camping near the Water of Leith, in Balerno, around Heriot-Watt or in the Pentlands.

Enquiries so far found he bought several items, including a dark blue two-person Ordos tent and a blue Skyhigh 700 sleeping bag at a camping shop on Causewayside on Monday May 20.

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.