Police are appealing for information after a girl who was reported missing on Friday was seen in an Edinburgh shopping centre.
Pantica Sali, also known as Garofita, was reported missing on Friday, September 19, from the Victoria Street area in Perth, but was last seen on Wednesday, September 17, in the St James Centre.
The 12-year-old is described as being around 5ft 6in tall, of slim build, with long, dark hair.
When last seen, she was wearing a black dress, white trainers and hooped earrings. She was also carrying a supermarket carrier bag.
Inspector Jill Dolan said: “Concerns are growing for Pantica’s welfare as time passes and extensive enquiries to trace her are ongoing.
“We are speaking to relatives and friends, carrying out door to door enquiries and reviewing CCTV footage in our efforts to trace her and we continue to ask for the help of the public.
“I would appeal to anyone who has seen Pantica or who has any information on her whereabouts to contact us.
“Additionally, we would ask Pantica herself to get in touch to let us know she is safe.”
Anyone with information can contact Police Scotland on 101 quoting reference 1182 of Friday, 19 September, 2025.
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