Search for missing schoolgirl Eva Brown goes into second week as police share 'extreme concern'

Police have re-appealed for information on a missing West Lothian schoolgirl a week on from her disappearance – and say they are aware of false reports that she has been found.

Eva Brown was last seen leaving a family member’s home in the Winchburgh area on Friday, August 9 and said she was going to stay with friends in Glasgow.

Officers say there is now “extreme concern” for the 14-year-old who has not been in contact with family since August 11.

Eva is described as white, 5ft 6ins in height and of slim build with medium-length brown hair.

She was last seen wearing a grey top, grey joggers, black trainers and carrying a black backpack.

Police say she is known to frequent Glasgow city centre, Aberdeen, Mallaig, West Lothian and Whitley Bay in Northumbria and enquires in all areas are ongoing.

Inspector Richard Homewood said: “As time passes, we continue to be extremely concerned for 14-year-old Eva’s safety and wellbeing.

“We are aware of misinformation online that Eva has been traced. She has not.

“She is still missing and extensive searches and enquiries are ongoing to trace her as soon as possible to ensure that she is safe and well.

“Eva is known to frequent Glasgow City Centre, Aberdeen, Mallaig, West Lothian and Whitley Bay in Northumbria and we are liaising with colleagues in these areas.

“I would urge anyone who has seen her or who has any information on her whereabouts to contact us as soon as possible.

“We would also ask Eva, if she sees this appeal, to please make contact with us to let us know you are safe.

“Anyone with information is asked to contact Police Scotland on 101, quoting incident number 1258 of Tuesday, August, 13 2024.”