17-07-2025
Frantic search launched for pensioner last seen boarding bus to Edinburgh
Police are concerned for Mohammed Raqeeb's welfare and urge anyone with information to come forward.
Cops have launched a frantic search in an effort to trace a Scots man who was last seen boarding a bus heading to Edinburgh.
Mohammed Raqeeb, 71, was reported missing from Dalkeith and was last seen in the Danderhall area of the town around 3.30pm on Wednesday, July 16, where he was spotted boarding a bus heading for Edinburgh.
Officers say he is described as being of South Asian appearance, 5ft 7ins tall, of medium build with grey hair. He was last seen wearing an orange jumper, grey trousers and a grey flat cap. Mohammed may be in the Bathgate area and is known to frequent bars and Indian restaurants. Sergeant Fortune said: 'Our enquiries to trace Mohammed are ongoing, and I am appealing to anyone who has seen him or has any information about his whereabouts to contact us. 'Mohammed could be in the Bathgate area but is also known to visit Edinburgh. 'Concerns are growing for Mohammed's welfare, and we are keen to trace him as soon as possible. "Anyone with information is asked to contact Police Scotland on 101 quoting incident number 3685 of 16 July, 2025."
