Missing father and three-year-old son found after police search
Police Scotland appealed to the public for help.
Friday 7 February 2025 18:40, UK
A missing man and his three-year-old son have been found following a police appeal.
The 36-year-old and the toddler were reported missing after last being seen in the Edinburgh Road area of Perth at around 1.50am on Friday.
The pair had been travelling in a Ford Transit van, with Police Scotland believing they may have headed to the Fife or Forth Valley areas.
The force issued a public appeal on Friday afternoon, with Inspector Stephen Gray stating: "We're growing increasingly concerned for this father and son who have not been in contact with family since the early hours of this morning."
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The pair were traced shortly after.
A Police Scotland spokesperson said: "Thank you for sharing our appeal."