Urgent search launched for missing man last seen at Edinburgh retail park

Ryan Carroll

12 September 2024 at 4:38 pm·1-min read

Police are searching for Garry Coyle — -Credit: (Image: Police Scotland)

An urgent search has been launched for a missing man who was last seen at a retail park in Edinburgh.

Garry Coyle, 64, vanished from the Parkgrove Terrace area in the capital on Wednesday morning.

It's understood Garry may have been at Craigleith Retail Park at around 3pm on Wednesday afternoon.

Police are concerned for his welfare and officers are appealing for information.

He is described as being around 5ft4in tall, of very slim build, with long, grey and black hair. It is unknown what he is wearing however he may have been in possession of a rucksack.

Inspector Leanne Meldrum said: “Concerns are growing for Garry's wellbeing and our extensive enquiries are ongoing to trace him. I would appeal to anyone who has seen Garry, or who has any information on his whereabouts to contact us.”

Anyone with information is asked to call Police Scotland on 101, quoting incident 1320 of September 12, 2024.

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