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POLICE SEEK MISSING TEENAGER

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Police Scotland released a press release this morning which we reproduce below in full. 

Police in Edinburgh are appealing for information to help trace a 17-year old reported missing.

Ingrid Daniels or Makuwaza travelled to Edinburgh from England in early October.

She had been staying in the Newhaven area, where she was last seen around 7.15pm on Thursday 13 October. 

Ingrid, who is originally from Zimbabwe, is believed to have been in the York Place area around 10pm.

She is described as black, 5ft 2ins tall, with a slim build and shoulder-length straight black hair.

She was last seen wearing khaki leggings, a khaki top, a teal fleece jacket with a hood, and white boots.

Ingrid is believed to have been in possession of a medium-sized dark-coloured hard-shell suitcase, and a light brown coloured handbag.

Inspector Jonny Elliott of Drylaw Police Station said: ‘We are concerned for Ingrid's welfare and are eager to establish that she is safe and well.

‘We believe she may have been intending to travel outwith Edinburgh and are conducting enquiries with colleagues in the transport network.

‘Anyone who may have seen Ingrid since Thursday evening, or who can help with our investigation, is urged to get in touch.’

Anyone with information is asked to contact Police Scotland on 101 as soon as possible.

UPDATE 18.10.16: Police announced this morning that Ingrid Daniels/Makuwaza has been found safe and well in the Cardiff area. They thanked members of the public and the media for their help.