Missing Edinburgh 70-year-old man last seen in Oxgangs traced safe and sound
Police appeal to help trace missing Edinburgh man successful
A missing 70-year-old man from Edinburgh, who was last seen in the Oxgangs area on Tuesday evening, has now been found safe and well.
Officers in Edinburgh appealed for help tracing Michael Wilde, 70, who was last seen at Greenlaw Rig around 7pm on Tuesday, September 8, and was reported missing on Wednesday, September 9.
He was described as being white, 5ft 5in tall and of slim build with greying hair. He was last known to be wearing dark trousers and a light pale grey top and patterned cardigan. He was also wearing a woolly hat.
Inspector George Nisbet said: “We are growing concerned for Michael given the passage of time since he was last seen and would urge anyone who has seen him to get in touch urgently.
“He has poor mobility and may travel using public transport.
“If you think you have seen Michael at any time since Tuesday evening please call us on 101, quoting reference 1929 of 9 September.”
In an update at around 7.30am on Thursday, September 10, Police Scotland said: “We are pleased to confirm Michael Wilde, who had been reported missing from the Oxgangs area of Edinburgh, has been traced. Thanks to everyone who shared our appeal.”