Cops are appealing for information on the whereabouts of Daniel Lewis who was last seen in the St Leonard’s area of the capital around 4.25pm on Thursday, May 22.Daniel Lewis(Image: Police Scotland)
Police have warned the public “not to approach” a man missing with a Liverpool accent in Edinburgh.
Cops are appealing for information on the whereabouts of Daniel Lewis who was last seen in St Leonard’s at around 4.25pm on Thursday, May 22.
Officers say the 29-year-old has links to Merseyside and Inverness and has a Liverpool accent.
Daniel is described as being around 5ft 8″, he is of thin build with blonde hair. He was last seen wearing a dark baseball cap, navy shorts, a dark coloured lightweight jacket and black trainers.
A major search has been launched to trace him with officers pouring through CCTV clips.
CCTV images of the last sighting of Daniel have been released(Image: Police Scotland)
Police Scotland advised members of the public to contact police immediately if they spot him.
CCTV clips of Daniel have been released as part of the appeal.
A spokesperson for the force said: “Police Scotland is appealing for information on the whereabouts of 29-year-old Daniel Lewis who was last seen in the St Leonard’s area of Edinburgh around 4.25pm on Thursday, 22 May, 2025.
“Daniel has links to Merseyside and Inverness and has a Liverpool accent.
“He is described as being around 5’8”, thin build with blonde hair. He was wearing a dark baseball cap, navy shorts, a dark coloured lightweight jacket and black trainers.
“Officers are carrying out extensive searches and reviewing CCTV in an effort to trace him. Members of the public are advised not to approach him if they see him but to contact police immediately.
“Anyone who knows of his whereabouts should contact Police Scotland on 101, or in an emergency on 999. Please quote incident number 2526 of Thursday, 22 May, 2025. Information can also be passed via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 where anonymity can be maintained.”
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