Police search launched after man vanishes rom Scots city earlier this evening

A missing persons probe has been launched after a man disappeared from Edinburgh this evening.

James Humble was last seen in the capital's Dalkeith Road area at around 7.35pm today, Wednesday, February 4, 2026.

He is white, around 5fft 10ins tall with blond hair. He is of slim buld and was wearing a dark-green jacket when he was last seen.

Sergeant Joe Perkins said: “We are extremely concerned for James’ wellbeing and officers are carrying out enquiries and searches to trace him as soon as possible, to ensure that he is safe and well.

“If you have seen James, or have any information regarding his whereabouts, please contact Police Scotland on 101 quoting incident number 2963 of Wednesday, 4 February.”

A post on the Police Scotlan Edinburgh Facebook page said: "We are appealing for assistance in tracing 24-year-old James Humble, who has been reported missing from Edinburgh.

"James was last seen in the Dalkeith Road area around 7.35pm on Wednesday, 4 February, 2026.

"He is described as white, around 5ft 10ins and of slim build with blond hair. He was wearing a dark-green jacket."