Urgent search launch for missing Edinburgh woman as officers 'extremely concerned'

Officers are growing 'extremely concerned' for the welfare of a missing Edinburgh woman.

Janet Knox, 67, has been reported missing from her home and was last seen on Thursday, November 14.

Police said it is 'completely out of character' for Ms Knox to go missing as they urge the public to get in touch if they have any information that could help.

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She is described as white and of medium build with grey and white shoulder-length hair. She has a birthmark on the right side of her face.

When she was last seen she was wearing a white long-sleeved top, a black gilet, and green, leopard-print leggings.

Sergeant Mike Smith said: “We are extremely concerned for Janet’s safety and wellbeing. It is completely out of character for her to go missing.

“A number of searches and enquiries are ongoing in the Edinburgh area to trace her as soon as possible to ensure that she is safe and well.

“If you have seen Janet, please contact us as soon as possible.

“I urge anyone with information on her whereabouts or any detail that may assist us to trace her to contact 101 quoting reference number 2671 of 14 November.”