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Katie Williams

East Lothian man vanishes from town as police concerned for his welfare

Concerns are growing after an East Lothian man vanished two days ago.

Christopher Gibson went missing from the Tranent area on Wednesday afternoon (February 15) and there are growing concerns as he has yet to be traced.

He was last seen in the area at around 2.30pm and is described as 5ft 7 in height, stocky build, dark hair. He is usually wearing a dark puffer jacket.

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A spokesperson for East Lothian police said: “Police in East Lothian are growing increasingly concerned for Christopher Gibson, who was reported missing to Police on 16th February.

"He was last seen around 2.30pm on February 15 in the Tranent area and is described as Male, 5ft 7 in height, stocky build, dark hair and is usually wearing a dark puffer jacket.

Christopher may have travelled into England on the 15th.”

Christopher is believed to have travelled to the Preston area of Lancashire.

Police are asking anyone with information on his whereabouts or any possible sightings to come forward.

Chief Inspector Jocelyn O'Conner said: "Along with Christopher's family, we are growing increasingly concerned for his welfare the more time passes since he was last in contact.

"If you have seen or heard from him, or have information which could assist our efforts, please call police on 101, quoting incident 3004 of Thursday, 16 February, 2023."

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