Urgent search for missing boy, 14, who vanished from Scots home
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AN urgent search has been launched for a missing teenager who vanished from his Scots home.
Calvin Whyte, 14, was last seen in Musselburgh, East Lothian, on Wednesday, July 30, 2025.
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He is described as white, around 5ft 7ins and of slim build with short, dark-coloured hair.
When he was last seen he was wearing a grey Adidas tracksuit with a black, grey and white McKenzie bodywarmer. He wears black framed glasses and was carrying a black satchel.
Calvin is known to frequent East Lothian, Midlothian and Edinburgh.
He also visits Glasgow and North Lanarkshire regularly.
Cops have urged anyone with any information to get in touch with them.
Inspector Keith Watson said: 'We are becoming increasingly concerned for Calvin's safety and wellbeing. We want to trace him as soon as possible to ensure that he is safe and well.
"Officers are carrying out searches and enquiries in Musselburgh, Edinburgh and areas he frequents. I would urge anyone who has seen Calvin to contact us as soon as possible. I would also ask Calvin himself, if he sees this appeal, to please get in contact with police or a family member."
Any information should be passed to 101 quoting incident number 2477 of 30 July.
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