Police appeal in search for missing teenage hillwalker

Police are appealing for information to trace a teenager believed to have gone hillwalking at the weekend.

Kamile Gimbutyte, also known as Rhian, was last seen in the Melrose area of the Scottish Borders at about 2pm on Sunday September 15.

It is thought the 18-year-old, from Melrose, planned to go walking in the area of the Eildon Hills.

The teenager is described as being around 5ft 4in tall, of medium build, with short, dark hair and, when last seen, was wearing a striped, navy blue, hooded top, blue trousers and was carrying a navy backpack.

Inspector David Robertson said: “We are becoming increasingly concerned for Kamile’s welfare and efforts are ongoing to trace them.

“I am appealing to anyone who has seen Kamile or who has any information on their whereabouts to contact us.”

Anyone with any information is asked to contact police on 101 quoting reference 3554 of September 15 2024.