Police say a teenager who vanished near a hotel in the Scottish Borders may have travelled to Fife.
27.11.2023 - 09:55 / dailyrecord.co.uk
A frantic search has been launched for a Scots woman from the Borders as her family have become increasingly concerned for her welfare.
Police say Nikkita James who has been reported missing from Selkirk was last seen at around 4am on Monday morning. The 35-year-old is described as being 5ft 3, slim build with dark hair and is thought that she may be wearing a dark-coloured jacket.
A helicopter has been out searching the area from around 6am this morning and the disappearance has been described as "out of character."
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Inspector Rachel Campbell from Melrose Police Station said: "Nikitta has been missing for a number of hours now which is completely out of character.
"Her family and friends are understandably worried and are becoming increasingly concerned."
She added: “We have a number of police resources out looking for Nikitta and I ask that if anyone has seen her or knows of her present whereabouts to contact police via 101 quoting incident number
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