Police have released a still taken from CCTV footage in the desperate search for a Scots teen who has now been missing for more than a week.
Ashawn Studholm vanished nine days ago and is believed to have travelled to Edinburgh.
The 16-year-old was last seen in the Niddrie and The Jewel area on Monday, 24 May.
Police are frantically looking for the school boy and have said it is 'vital' they find him.
Concerns are growing for the young boys safety as cops continue their searches.
He is described as a black Scottish male, 5ft7, of slim build with short dark hair.
When reported missing he was known to be wearing a black skip cap, a black jacket, black tracksuit bottoms and black trainers.
Ashawn also has links to London and is likely to have been using public transport.
Constable Lee Aitchison from Craigmillar Police Station said: “Ashawn has been missing for more than a week now and it is vital that we trace him and confirm he is safe and well.
“I would appeal to anyone with knowledge of his whereabouts to come forward, and I would also urge Ashawn to get in touch and let us know he is ok.
“Anyone with information is asked to contact Police Scotland through 101, quoting incident number 3248 of Monday, 24 May.”
