Police in Edinburgh are appealing for the public’s help to trace a woman reported missing in the city centre.

Lynn Taylor was last seen at around 11.45am on Tuesday 3 April in the Jock’s Lodge area near to Meadowbank.

The 58-year-old, who suffers from dementia, has not returned home since this time and there is increasing concern for her welfare.

She is described as white, around 5ft 8ins tall, slim build, with short brown hair. When last seen she was wearing a green-coloured long coat with a fur hood, light blue denim trousers, white shoes and glasses.

Inspector Steven Stewart from Edinburgh’s Police Division said: “We are growing increasingly concerned for Lynn’s welfare and would ask for the public’s help in tracing her.

“Lynn was last seen walking towards Meadowbank and I would appeal to anyone in the area who may have seen her to get in touch with officers.

“I would ask anyone who has seen Lynn, or a woman matching her description, in the city centre or surrounding area, to report this to us as soon as possible.”

Those with information can contact Police Scotland via 101, quoiting incident number 1223 of 3 April.