West Lothian schoolgirl missing for over 48 hours as police issue urgent appeal
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Police have issued an urgent appeal after a West Lothian teenager went missing.
Melissa Boulton, 15, was last seen in Kirknewton at around 11.30am on June 30. She has not been seen since, with concerns growing for her welfare.
Officers described her as a white female, around five foot nine, of a medium build with long dyed red hair. She was last seen wearing a black top with black Nike jogging bottoms.
Melissa is known to have links to Currie, Clermiston and Tranent.
A Police Scotland spokesperson said: "We're appealing for the public's help as part of our efforts to trace Melissa Boulton reported missing from Kirknewton.
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"Melissa Boulton was last seen in Kirknewton around 11.30hrs on 30th June 2025. The 15 year old has not been seen since and there are growing concerns for their welfare.
"Melissa is described as white female, 5ft 9, medium build, with long dyed red hair. She may have a nose ring and was last seen wearing a black top with black Nike jogging bottoms.
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"Melissa also has links to Currie, Clermiston and Tranent where they might have travelled."
Anyone who may have seen Melissa is urged to contact police on 101 quoting incident number 0089.
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