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Edinburgh man who may be barefoot with sunburnt blisters on face reported missing

An Edinburgh man who may be barefoot with sunburnt blisters on face has been reported missing from the city centre.

Michael Meehan, was last seen on Rose Street on Thursday July 21 at 3.30pm in the afternoon. Police say he speaks with an Irish accent and think he might be barefoot.

Police Scotland have now appealed for any information that could help police track him down as they are concerned for his health and well-being.

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The 41-year-old is described as White, of slim build, around 6ft tall, with short grey hair, few teeth and has bad sunburn and blisters to his face. He speaks with an Irish accent and was wearing a dark coloured jacket, tracksuit bottoms and trainers although it is thought he may actually be barefoot.

Sergeant Jonathan Wilson, Gayfield Police Station, said:

“Since Mr Meehan was reported missing, officers have been checking CCTV and making local enquiries in Edinburgh City Centre and Portobello where he is known to frequent, however, there have been no further sightings of him.

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“We are concerned for his health and well-being and would appeal to anyone who has seen him recently or who may have information as to where he is to get in touch with police.”

Information can be passed to officers via 101. Please quote reference number 2159 of Thursday, 21 July, 2022

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