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Missing girl, 12, thought to be in Edinburgh is found

21 September 2025

News image — Police confirmed the girl had been traced on Sunday

PA Media Two Police Scotland officers in hi-viz vests facing away from the camera. — Police confirmed the girl had been traced on Sunday

A 12-year-old girl reported missing from Perth has been traced.

The girl was thought to have travelled to Edinburgh on Wednesday.

She was reported missing on Friday.

However, Police Scotland confirmed on Sunday she had been located.

Perth and Kinross Council

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