Police in East Lothian are asking residents to check their sheds and other outbuildings for a young nine-year-old boy who was reported missing last night.
Edinburgh Live had previously reported that Austin McGovern had last been seen around 7:05pm on Friday September 9 on New Rowan Street in the town of Dunbar.
But concerns for the 4ft4 lad have continued to grow as officers have been unable to locate him since last night.
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Austin is described as having a stocky build with light brown hair and he was understood to be wearing a red t-shirt and black trousers at the time of his disappearance.
Officers from Dunbar have said that they are continuing their enquiries after the young boy failed to return home to Summerfield Road yesterday evening.
It was after he failed to return home that his guardians notified the police.
A search for Austin was carried out overnight but unfortunately his whereabouts have not been traced which had lead to officers becoming increasingly concerned.
As a result police have asked members of the public to check any sheds or other outbuildings as Austin may have sought shelter there last night.
They say that they will continue to carry out door-to-door enquiries today and speak to his family and friends.
Officer added that CCTV footage will also be gathered to be reviewed by officers for any information which could assist them in locating him.
Inspector Caroline Herbert said:” A number of specialist resources are being used in our search for Austin, we are also liaising with partner agencies. Austin is only nine years old and it is totally out of character for him to go missing.
“His family is, understandably, very worried and just want to know he is safe and well. I am appealing to anyone who may have seen Austin or have any knowledge as to his whereabouts to contact us as a matter of urgency.”
Anyone with information is asked to call Police Scotland via 101, quoting incident number 4077 of Friday, 9 September, 2022.
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