Desperate search for boy, 10, who vanished in broad daylight from UK city centre nearly 24 hours ago
He is described as around 4ft 10ins, of average build with short orange coloured hair
BRING HIM HOME Desperate search for boy, 10, who vanished in broad daylight from UK city centre nearly 24 hours ago
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AN URGENT search has been launched to find a missing schoolboy, 10, who disappeared nearly 24hours ago.
Police Scotland are appealing to find Haiden Crawford, who vanished in Edinburgh at around midday on Friday.
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The youngster was last seen in the Glenalmond Place area and cops say he may have travelled in the city by bus.
Officers say "concerns are growing" for the 10-year-old schoolboy and have urged anyone with information to come forward.
Haiden is described as being 4ft 10ins, of average build, with short orange coloured hair.
A force spokesperson said: "Officers are asking for the help of the public to trace a 10-year-old boy reported missing in Edinburgh.
"Haiden Crawford was last seen around midday on Friday, 20 June, in the Glenalmond Place area.
"He is described as around 4ft 10ins, of average build with short orange coloured hair."
Inspector Quentin Russell added: 'Concerns are growing for Haiden's welfare and it is vital that we find him to make sure he is safe and well.
'He may have taken a bus and travelled around the city.
'We are asking anyone who has seen Haiden or knows where he might be to get in touch with us immediately.'
Anyone who can help is asked to contact Police Scotland on 101, quoting reference number 0064 of Saturday, 21 June, 2025.
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Haiden Crawford vanished at around midday on Friday
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