Urgent search launched for Scots teen not seen in days

Jacob Vergunst.
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An urgent search has been launched for a missing Scots teen who has not been seen in days.

Jacob Vergunst has been reported missing from the Broxburn after vanishing on Thursday, September 26 and concerns are increasing for his safety.

The 15-year-old is described as a white male, 5’ 5” tall, slim build with brown hair. He has links to the Aberdeenshire, Edinburgh, Lanarkshire, Inverness and wider Glasgow areas.

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Inspector Richard Homewood of Livingston Police Station states: “We are becoming increasingly concerned for the welfare of Jacob and are therefore appealing for the assistance of the public to ensure he is found safe and well. Please get in contact with us if you have any information on the whereabouts of Jacob”.

If you see Jacob or have any information on his whereabouts please contact us on 101 and quote incident number: 3217 of 26 September 2024.

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