HERE is a round-up of the latest news from police incidents across Edinburgh and the Lothians as of Wednesday, 29 January.
Car of missing Edinburgh man traced in St Madoes, Perth
In an update to an appeal from Police Scotland yesterday for a missing Edinburgh man, officers have now traced his car near St Madoes, in Perth.
Guy Bargery, 60, was last seen around 9:15am on Monday, 27 January in the Dundas Street area of Edinburgh.
Enquiries have been ongoing to trace him and his grey Volvo was traced in the Chapelhill near St Madoes around 2:30pm yesterday.
Searches are being carried out in the area and officers are continuing to appeal for the help of the public to trace Guy.
He is described as white, around 5ft 9ins tall, of medium build and with grey/white hair.
When last seen, Guy was wearing a checked green and cream shirt, denim jeans, a beige jacket and is believed to have been wearing black trainers.
Inspector James Longden said: “It is important that we make sure Guy is safe and well, as there are growing concerns for his welfare.
“His vehicle has been traced in Chapelhill near St Madoes and that is where our searches are being focused.
“I would urge anyone who has seen Guy, or who has any information on his whereabouts to please contact us as soon as possible.
“Anyone who can help is asked to call Police Scotland on 101, quoting reference number 3443 of 27 January, 2025.”
Man arrested after OAP is hit by car
A man has been arrested after an OAP was hit by a car in the capital.
At around 3:35pm yesterday, Edinburgh police officers were called to a report of a crash involving a car and a pedestrian in Marischal Place in Niddrie.
Emergency services attended and an 82-year-old woman was taken to the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh for treatment.
A 46-year-old man was arrested in connection with a road traffic offence and enquiries are ongoing.
The road was closed for four hours while enquiries were carried out and the road reopened at 7:20pm.
CCTV appeal following housebreaking and theft in Edinburgh
Police Scotland has released CCTV images of a man who may be able to assist officers with an investigation into a theft by housebreaking in Edinburgh on Friday, 29 November, 2024.
The incident happened at around 6pm in the Brunstane Mill Road area and a grey Audi A3 was seen at the time.
The man officers wish to speak to is described as around 6ft, of stocky build and with short, black facial hair.
He was wearing glasses, a black North Face puffer jacket, black top, hat and gloves and dark trousers.
Detective constable Jason Butler said: “We would appeal to the man in the images, or anyone who recognises him, to contact us as soon as possible.
“Anyone who has information that may assist with this investigation is asked to contact Police Scotland via 101 quoting incident number 2873 of 29 November 2024.
“Alternatively, Crimestoppers can be contacted on 0800 555 111, where anonymity can be maintained.”
