Appeal for help to trace 88-year-old woman missing in Edinburgh

People in the Newington to check their garden sheds and outbuildings for any sign of Aline Schofield

Author: Paul KellyPublished 22nd Oct 2022

Police in Edinburgh are looking for the public’s help to trace an 88-year-old woman who has gone missing from the Newington area.

Aline Schofield was last seen near Mayfield Road in the city at around 4am on Saturday.

She is described as 5ft 2in, with short, dark hair and a slim build. It’s believed she could be wearing a dark navy jacket, black trousers, red shoes and a black hat.

Police Constable Stewart Thomson, of Howdenhall Police Station, said: “Concern is growing for Aline and we are asking locals in Newington to search their garden sheds and outbuildings for any sign of her.

“We are also requesting that any CCTV or dash-cam footage from the area be examined for anything that could help our enquiries to trace her.”

Anyone who may have seen Aline, or who has any information on her whereabouts, please contact officers via 101, quoting reference 1028 of 22nd October 2022.”

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