Police are searching for two kids after they disappeared in the middle of the night from a house in Midlothian.
Hallie Chan, 12, and Sunny Hogg, 14, were last seen within a property on Burnside Road, Gorebridge at around 3am on Thursday, February 15. Hallie is described as having long brown hair and it is unknown what she is wearing.
Sunny is described as having shoulder length blonde hair and they were last seen wearing a grey jacket, grey joggers and white trainers.
Inspector Cheryl Blanch from Police Scotland said: “Hallie and Sunny are friends and we are extremely concerned for their welfare, particularly given their ages and the fact they have left the house in the early hours of this morning.
“It is vital we trace them as soon as possible and we are asking members of the public in the Gorebridge area to keep a look out for them and report any possible sightings to police immediately.
“We would also urge Hallie and Sunny if they see this appeal to please get in touch with someone to let us know they are ok.
“Anyone with information is asked to contact Police Scotland on 101, quoting incident number 0398 of Thursday, 15 February, 2024.”
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