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Danyel VanReenen

Edinburgh schoolboy vanishes without phone or money as frantic search launched

A 12-year-old boy from Edinburgh's Drylaw neighbourhood was reported missing on Tuesday. Police Scotland have asked for the public's assistance to locate him.

Dylan Reid was last seen around 3pm on Tuesday, 20 September, 2022 in Gorgie Park Road, Edinburgh. Police Scotland said his family is extremely concerned, and the young lad does not have access to a mobile phone or money.

Inspector James Sinclair said: “Dylan requires daily medication and doesn’t have any with him. We are increasingly concerned for his welfare and is family is understandably concerned and want him home safe and well. I would appeal to anyone who has seen Dylan or anyone who has any information or knowledge as to his whereabouts to contact us.”

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Police say he is approximately 5ft 3ins in height with a slim build and short, black hair. When last seen, he was wearing a blue/grey North Face tracksuit with a Nike waist bag with a reflector logo.

Extensive enquiries have been carried out, however, attempts to locate Dylan have so far been unsuccessful. Officers are continuing to speak to his family and friends for any additional information on where he may have gone and are checking any relevant CCTV footage.

Anyone with information is asked to call Police Scotland via 101, quoting incident number 4343 of Wednesday, 20 September, 2022.

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