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Sian Traynor

Family of West Lothian teenager missing for days say they have 'growing concerns' for his welfare

Police have issued a "growing concern" for a 19-year-old in West Lothian who has now been missing for days.

Officers in Whitburn have appealed to the public to help trace missing man Jamie Lafferty who has disappeared from the area.

Jamie has been uncontactable since 8.45pm on Sunday evening (October 11) and was last seen in the Murrayfield Terrace area of Blackburn.

Since then, neither his family or friends have heard from him, with increasing concerns for his welfare.

According to police, Jamie was last seen wearing Purple Pyjama trousers and a grey hooded jumper and carrying a bag containing black trousers and boots.

He has also been described as 6"2 with a slim build and medium length dyed blonde hair.

Members of the public have been urged to get in touch with any information that they may have over Jamie's whereabouts.

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In a statement, West Lothian Police said:

"Jamie was last seen about 20:45hours, on Sunday 11th October 2020, in the Murrayfield Terrace area of Blackburn. It is believed that

"Jamie was last seen wearing Purple Pyjama trousers and a grey hooded jumper and carrying a bag containing black trousers and boots. Jamie is described at 6’2”, slim build, with medium length, dyed blonde hair.

"Jamie’s family and friends are growing increasingly concerned. Anyone who has seen him, please contact 101, quoting reference 2622 of 12th October."

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