An Edinburgh teenager who was missing for over 10 days after an ‘out of character’ disappearance has been traced.
Ahmad Bader, 15, had last been seen in Granton Medway on the morning of Monday, October 27. Police said concerns were growing as ‘time passes’.
He was described as being around 5’11”, of a medium build with black hair and brown eyes. Ahmad was last seen wearing black jogging bottoms with white stripes, a black hoodie, a puffer gilet and black trainers.
Police Scotland shared on social media on Saturday, November 8 that Ahmad had been traced, and thanked the public for sharing their appeal.
Sergeant James Palmer said previously: “It is out of character for Ahmad to be away from home for this long and as time passes concerns are growing.
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“Our enquiries are ongoing and I am appealing for anyone who has seen Ahmed or who has any information on his whereabouts to contact us.”
A Police Scotland spokesperson added: “Ahmad Bader, 15, was last seen in the Granton Medway area of the city on the morning of Monday, 27 October, 2025.
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“He is described as being around 5ft 11in tall, of medium build, with black hair and brown eyes. When last seen he was wearing black jogging bottoms with white stripes and text, a black hoodie and puffer gilet, black trainers and carrying a black cross body bag.
“Ahmad is believed to be in the Wester Hailes area of Edinburgh and has links throughout the west of Edinburgh area. He uses buses to travel around the city.”
Anyone who may be able to assist is urged to contact police on 101 quoting incident number 2546 of Thursday, November 6.