'Increasing concern' for missing teen who set off to go hillwalking 

Police are growing “increasingly concerned” for a missing teen who set off to go hillwalking in the Borders.

Kamile Gimbutyte, also known as Rhian, was last seen in the Melrose area around 2pm on Sunday, September 15 and was believed to be going walking in the area of the Eildon hills.

The 18-year-old is described as being around 5ft 4in in height, of medium build, with short dark hair.

When last seen they were wearing a striped navy blue hooded top, blue trousers and was carrying a navy backpack.

Inspector David Robertson said: “We are becoming increasingly concerned for Kamile’s welfare and efforts are ongoing to trace them.

“I am appealing to anyone who has seen Kamile or who has any information on their whereabouts to contact us.”

Anyone with any information is asked to contact 101 quoting reference 3554 of September 15, 2024.

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