Police Scotland appeal to taxi drivers to help trace missing Edinburgh teenager
Police Scotland have launched an appeal for help to find Safdar Hanif, a 14-year-old boy reported missing from the Swanston area of Edinburgh.
Safdar was last seen at approximately 8.20pm on Saturday 4 January, in Tryst Park. Concerns were raised when he failed to return home, prompting his family to contact authorities.
He is described as Asian, 5ft 8in tall, with short black hair. At the time of his disappearance, he was wearing a navy blue Nike jacket and a green and grey Nike tracksuit.
Police are urging anyone with information about Safdar’s whereabouts to come forward immediately.
Sergeant Louise Gordon, Wester Hailes Police Station, Edinburgh, said: “We would ask anyone who has seen Safdar or knows where he is to contact police.
“Our concern is that despite both police and his family trying to contact him, no one has managed to get a hold of him yet.
“We have been checking CCTV and are liaising with local taxi, bus and train companies in an effort to trace Safdar.
“He may be with friends but the fact that he has not been in touch or heard from is of concern. Although he looks older, he is only 14-years-old and we and his family want him home safe.”
If you have any information as to Safdar’s whereabouts, please call police via 101 and quote incident number 2957 of Saturday 4 January 2025.
