Police are appealing for information after a girl who was reported missing on Friday was seen in an Edinburgh shopping centre.

Pantica Sali, also known as Garofita, was reported missing on Friday, September 19, from the Victoria Street area in Perth, but was last seen on Wednesday, September 17, in the St James Centre.

The 12-year-old is described as being around 5ft 6in tall, of slim build, with long, dark hair.

When last seen, she was wearing a black dress, white trainers and hooped earrings. She was also carrying a supermarket carrier bag.

Inspector Jill Dolan said: “Concerns are growing for Pantica’s welfare as time passes and extensive enquiries to trace her are ongoing.

“We are speaking to relatives and friends, carrying out door to door enquiries and reviewing CCTV footage in

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