Ahmed Bader: Family 'extremely concerned' for wellbeing of missing Drylaw teenager

The family of a missing Edinburgh teenager say they are ‘extremely concerned’ for his wellbeing after he was last seen several days ago.

Ahmed Bader, 15, has been reported missing from Drylaw and was last seen around 2pm on Monday near to the Meadowbank area.

His family have told police they have become ‘extremely concerned’ for his wellbeing.

He is being described as a Black male, around 6 feet tall, medium build, with short black afro hair. He was last seen wearing a light blue navy tracksuit, a black gilet, and black trainers.

Police have said enquiries so far have revealed that Ahmed has connections within the Gorgie area.

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Ahmed Bader. | Police Scotland

A police spokesperson said: “It is out of character for Ahmed not to be in touch with his family and friends.

“We just want to know that he is safe and well.

“If anyone has seen Ahmed or has any information or knowledge as to his whereabouts, please contact Police as a matter of urgency.”

Anyone with information is asked to call officers at Drylaw Police Station on the Police non-emergency number, 101, quoting incident number 1433 of March 31, 2026.

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