A SEARCH is under way for a woman who has been missing from Edinburgh since the early hours of January 1.
Alice Byrne, 28, was last seen at 2am on New Year’s Day in Bath Street.
Byrne’s twin brother said that his sister was planning on going to a beach party at Portobello, but has not been seen since.
A missing person poster released by friends and family said Byrne is 5ft 6in and was wearing a long black t-shirt, black jeans and an orange/mustard-coloured hoodie the day she went missing.
It included the numbers 07510 062 206 and 07864 797 730 to call if anyone has information about her whereabouts.
Police Scotland confirmed they are making inquiries to trace the 28-year-old woman who was reported missing to them on January 2.
A spokesperson for the force said: “Anyone with information should contact officers through 101 with reference 0647 of January 2.”
A friend of Byrne’s, Emily Haquin, shared the missing person poster on Facebook with a message reading: “My lovely friend Alice has been missing since 2am on New Year's Day.
“If anyone has any information about her whereabouts before/since, please get in touch with one of the numbers below or the police asap.
“Alice, if you’re reading this, please let someone know where you are.
“We love you so much and just want to know you’re safe.”
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