Police are becoming increasingly concerned for the welfare of an 11-year-old Scottish girl missing for almost 24 hours. Kaitlyn Easson, from Galashiels, was seen at about 5.45pm on Sunday, 5 February, at the Interchange in the centre of the town.
There was a possible further sighting of her walking alone on Melrose Road ten minutes later near to a local sports facility called the Queens Centre, in the direction of her home address.
There have been no other confirmed sightings of her since.
Kaitlyn is described as being around 4ft 11in, of slim build, with long blonde hair. When last seen she was wearing a white jumper, brown trousers and boots.
A significant number of enquiries have been carried out since Kaitlyn was reported missing to police at 8.15pm on Sunday night.
Local Police Commander, Chief Superintendent Catriona Paton, said: “As time passes with no contact from Kaitlyn, we are very concerned for her wellbeing and I am appealing to anyone who has seen her or knows where she might be to call police immediately.
“We do not have any information at this time to suggest she has come to any harm but it is important that we find her as soon as possible.
“We are continuing to search the area where she was last seen as well as other parts of Galashiels where she could be.:
Chf Supt Paton added: “Partner agencies, including the local mountain rescue team, are assisting us with these searches.
“There has been a real strength of feeling from the local community and we are grateful for their support.
“I would ask them to contact us as soon as possible if they have any information that could assist us.”
Officers are currently in the area with members of the public urged to approach any of them with information or call on 101, quoting reference number 3314 of Sunday, February 5, 2023.”
Police have also set up a public portal where peope can also send private CCTV or dash-cam if it can assist efforts to trace Kaitlyn/
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