Lorraine Ross: Urgent search for vulnerable Edinburgh woman, 72, reported missing

An urgent search has been launched to find a vulnerable woman who went missing from her home in Edinburgh.

Lorraine Ross, 72, was last seen at her home address on Lasswade Road around 10am on Sunday when she left to go for a walk.

She is described as white, around 5ft and 6in tall, slim, with short blonde/ grey hair and glasses.

She was last seen wearing a brown coat, blue cardigan, blue jeans and brown boots.

Sergeant Cameron Walker, from Howdenhall Police Station, said: “Lorraine has dementia and has left for a walk without her bag or phone. Officers are currently carrying out a number of searches to trace her, including in the areas of Edinburgh that she usually frequents including, Cameron Toll, city centre and Mayfield.

“I would urge anyone who has seen Lorraine, or who has any information on her whereabouts to contact Howdenhall Police Station through 101 quoting reference number 1744 of August 9.”

UPDATE: Police Scotland have reported that Lorraine has been found safe and well and thanks everyone for their assistance in tracing her.

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