Public Appeal for Assistance in Locating Two Missing Edinburgh Residents Authorities are urgently seeking the public's assistance in the search for two missing residents from Edinburgh. If you have any information regarding their whereabouts, please contact local law enforcement immediately. Your help could be crucial in ensuring their safe return.
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The city of Edinburgh is facing a significant challenge as local law enforcement escalates their efforts to locate two missing individuals. Husayin Simsek, a 50-year-old man, was last seen on January 18, while Alison Gibbens, a 60-year-old woman, went missing shortly after on January 26.
The police have reached out to the community for assistance in gathering information regarding their whereabouts.
Details of the missing persons
Husayin Simsek was last seen on Dalry Road around 8 PM. Since that evening, his family and friends have had no contact with him, raising serious concerns for his safety.
He is described as approximately 6 feet tall, with an athletic build and black hair. Simsek has access to a white BMW Series 3 saloon, registered as YA69 KWF. The police have stressed the importance of locating this vehicle, as it may provide crucial clues about his current whereabouts.
Community support in the search
Inspector Ross Nicol has urged anyone who may have seen Husayin Simsek or has information regarding his whereabouts to contact the police. He specifically requested that individuals avoid approaching Simsek directly. Instead, they should reach out to Police Scotland by calling 101 and referencing incident number 3339 from January 29.
Alison Gibbens and her possible sighting
In a related case, Alison Gibbens was last seen at approximately 10:30 AM on January 26, near North Gyle Avenue. Following her disappearance, investigators initiated a focused inquiry and reported a potential sighting at the intersection of Whitehouse Road and Gamekeeper’s Road around 2:45 PM that same day. Witnesses described a woman fitting Alison’s description: approximately 5 feet 3 inches tall, slim build, with brown hair, wearing a black three-quarter length jacket and a scarf.
Multi-agency collaboration
The search efforts for Alison Gibbens have intensified, involving multiple agencies. The HM Coastguard and volunteers from the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) have joined Police Scotland in searching coastal areas, particularly around Cramond. Rescue teams from South Queensferry, Fisherrow, and Kinghorn have been deployed to assist in this critical operation.
Inspector Caroline Herbert expressed growing concern for Alison’s welfare. She urged anyone who was in the Whitehouse Road area on the day of her disappearance to come forward if they witnessed anything unusual or saw someone matching Alison’s description. Additionally, she appealed to the public to review any CCTV footage or dash-cam recordings that might provide further insights into her whereabouts.
How to assist in the search
The public plays a crucial role in the search for missing persons, and their observations can lead to significant developments. If you believe you have seen either Husayin or Alison, or possess any relevant information, please contact Police Scotland at 101. For Husayin, reference incident number 3339 from January 29, and for Alison, use reference number 1103 from January 26.
Community engagement is vital in resolving these cases and ensuring the safety of individuals who remain unaccounted for. The families of both missing persons are anxiously awaiting updates and are hopeful for a positive outcome through collective efforts.
