Police 'increasingly concerned' for missing man as public urged to check sheds

Police have said they are increasingly concerned for a man missing in Edinburgh.

Ehsan Asadi was reported missing in Glasgow on Monday and it has now been confirmed he was in the Roseburn area heading towards Corstorphine Road around 9pm on Wednesday, September 2, 2026.

Officers are appealing for anyone who saw the 32-year-old, interacted with him or captured dash-cam footage of him in these areas to get in touch.

Residents in the Roseburn area are also encouraged to check gardens, sheds and outbuildings in case he has sought shelter.

Ehsan has been seen wearing a grey hooded jumper, a long black coat and blue jeans rolled up. He has also been barefoot. He is described as 5ft 7ins, slim build, with black balding hair.

Inspector Will Dickson said: “We are becoming increasingly concerned for Ehsan’s welfare.

“Extensive searches are ongoing to trace him as we piece together his movements in Edinburgh.

“I would like to thank members of the public who have contacted us so far as the information provided has been invaluable to our efforts to trace him.

“Any sighting of him, or someone matching his description, may help and we ask these to continue to be reported to us.

“Please review private CCTV, including doorbell cameras and dash-cam, in the Roseburn area on Wednesday, 2 September, 2026, as it could assist in tracing him safely.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact Police Scotland on 101 quoting reference 1201 of August 31, 2026.