Selim El-Syed was last seen around 7pm on Saturday, 19 April, 2025 in East Hermitage Place. Selim El-Syed Selim El-Syed

Police Scotland is appealing for any information which could help trace Selim El-Syed who was last seen Edinburgh.

Selim was last spotted around 7pm on Saturday, 19 April, 2025 in East Hermitage Place.

He is 5’4” with black receding hair and of medium build.

He usually wears a green scarf on his head.

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Inspector Richard Homewood said: “We are growing increasingly concerned for the welfare of Selim and want to trace him as soon as possible.

“He is known to travel to Peebles and Perth.

“Anyone who know where is should call Police Scotland on 101, quoting incident number 3312 of 18 April, 2025.”