Police growing 'increasingly concerned' for 25-year-old Robbie Russell missing from Wester Hailes in Edinburgh

Officers in Edinburgh are appealing for help from the public in tracing 25-year-old Robbie Russell who was reported missing from Wester Hailes.

The 25-year-old was last seen at around 7am on Saturday April 17 in the Longstone area.

He also has connections in the Sighthill and Dumbryden areas of the city as well as Livingston.

He is described as 5ft 11ins with a slim build, dark brown hair and brown eyes.

Robbie Russell, 25, who was reported missing from the Wester Hailes area of Edinburgh on March 17 (Photo: Police Scotland).

He was last seen wearing a black hoodie, black joggers and black and white trainers.

Inspector Keith Forrester said: “We are growing increasingly concerned for Robbie and ask anyone who may know where he is to get in touch.

"Likewise if he sees this appeal, please call your family or Police Scotland to let us know you are safe.

“Anyone who has information that may help us find Robbie is asked to call Police Scotland on 101, quoting incident 0571 of Monday 19 April, 2021.”

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