Missing woman, 31, believed to have travelled to Edinburgh

Leigh Groves is believed to have travelled to the Capital

Police believe a 31-year-old woman who went missing from Bathgate yesterday may be in Wester Hailes.

Officers say they are growing increasingly worried about the whereabouts of Leigh Groves and are appealing for help to find her.

She was last seen in Bathgate in West Lothian at around 3pm on November 9 and was wearing a dark grey North Face puffer jacket, black leggings and black trainers at the time.

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Leigh Groves was last seen in Bathgate yesterday afternoon | Police Scotland

Standing at 5ft 3in, Ms Groves has long brown hair and a slim build.

Inspector Barry Henderson said: “Our concerns are growing for Leigh and our enquiries to trace her are ongoing.

“I am appealing to anyone who has seen her or who has any information on her whereabouts to contact us.

“I would also appeal to Leigh herself, if she sees this to get in touch.”

Anyone with any information is asked to contact 101 quoting reference 2547 of 9 November, 2026.

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