Police warn public not to approach missing teenager with connections to Edinburgh

Published 23rd Jun 2021
Last updated 23rd Jun 2021

Police are warning the public not to approach a missing teenager with links to Edinburgh.

A hunt's been launched for Jamie Bain after he was alleged to have breached the terms of a home detention curfew following his release from Polmont Young Offenders Institute in Stirlingshire.

The 19-year-old is believed to have connections in the Edinburgh area as well as the Scottish Borders.

He is described as white, with light brown/blonde hair, 5 foot 9 inches tall, with a slim build.

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A Police Scotland spokesperson said: "If seen, members of the public should not approach him.

"Anyone with any information regarding his whereabouts should contact Police Scotland through 101, quoting incident number 2584 of 4 June 2021."

Anyone wishing to provide information anonymously can do so through the charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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