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Search for missing teen who vanished a week ago in Edinburgh
Adeddamola Adebayo has been reported missing from the capital.
Police have launched an appeal to trace a missing teenager who vanished in Edinburgh sparking welfare concerns.
Adeddamola Adebayo has been reported missing from the capital on Monday, June 9. The 16-year-old was last spotted on Old Dalkeith Road and it is understood he then travelled to the Easter Road area of the city.
He is described as 6ft 4ins tall, of slim build, with black hair. He was last sighted wearing a black t-shirt, black jogging bottoms and carrying a red duffle bag.
Detectives say they were keen to trace him as soon as possible after admitting they were concerned for Adeddamola's welfare.
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Inspector Alan Healy said: 'Our enquiries to trace Adeddamola are ongoing, and I am appealing to anyone who has seen Adeddamola or who has any information about his whereabouts to contact us.
'We're concerned for Adeddamola's welfare and are keen to trace him as soon as possible to ensure he is safe.
'I would also appeal to Adeddamola directly – if you see this, please get in touch.'
Anyone with information should call 101 quoting reference 2724 of 10 June, 2025.
