Specialist resources are being used in the search for a missing Scots boy who disappeared on Friday evening.
Police have desperately been trying to trace nine-year-old Austin McGovern overnight, as officers continue to make extensive enquiries, but he has not yet been found.
Austin was last seen around 7.05pm on Friday, September, 9, near Rowan Street, Dunbar. He is described as being around 4ft 4 inches in height, with a stocky build and light brown hair.
When last seen he was wearing a red t-shirt and black jogging bottoms.
He was due to return home from Rowan Street to Summerfield Road, Dunbar, but when he failed to show up, the police were notified.
Officers are asking members of the public to check any sheds or other outbuildings as Austin may have sought shelter there last night.
Police will continue to carry out door-to-door enquiries today and speak to his family and friends. CCTV footage will also be gathered and reviewed 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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