A SEARCH operation has been launched after an 11-year-old Scottish girl went missing.
Kaitlyn Easson has not been seen since around 5:30pm on Sunday when she was in the Gala Park area of Galashiels.
Family friend Nicola Forrest said on social media that Kaitlyn’s mum is “worried sick”, and added that the last sighting was on CCTV from the Borders town’s Starbucks.
“She hasn’t got on a train, her phone is off, location off on Snapchat, police and family out looking,” Forrest said.
Police described the young girl (above) as being around 5ft 2 in in height, of slim build, with long blonde hair. When last seen she was wearing a white jumper, brown trousers and boots.
Inspector Robbie Noble said: “This is very out of character for Kaitlyn and we are growing increasingly concerned for her.
“Our enquiries are ongoing to trace her and I am appealing for anyone who has seen Kaitlyn or who has any information on her whereabouts to contact us.
“We would also appeal to Kaitlyn herself to get in touch to let us know she is safe.”
Anyone with any information is asked to contact 101 quoting reference 3314 of 5 February, 2023.
