Scottish Mountain Rescue teams have joined the search for Kaitlyn Easson (Picture: PA)
Mountain rescue teams have joined the search for an 11-year-old girl missing in the Scottish Borders.
Kaitlyn Easson was last seen near to Gala Water, Galashiels at 5.30pm on Sunday evening.
When last seen she was wearing a white jumper, brown trousers and boots.
The disappearance is ‘very out of character’ for her, detectives say.
Police Inspector Robbie Noble said: ‘This is very out of character for Kaitlyn and we are growing increasingly concerned for her.
‘Our inquiries are ongoing to trace her and I am appealing for anyone who has seen Kaitlyn or who has any information on her whereabouts to contact us.
‘We would also appeal to Kaitlyn herself to get in touch to let us know she is safe.’
Anyone with any information is asked to contact Police Scotland on 101, quoting reference 3314 of 5 February 2023.
A general view of Gala Park, Galashiels, in the Scottish Borders (Picture: PA)
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Kaitlyn Easson was last seen near to Gala Water in Galashiels on Sunday evening.
