Missing man Nigel Hooton from Glasgow - travelled to Edinburgh

Police are appealing for help to trace a 57-year-old man missing from Glasgow who is believed to have travelled to Edinburgh.

Nigel Hooton, who also goes by the name of Jonathan ‘Jono’ Steele, is described as around 6ft 2ins, of slim build with grey/white hair and a grey beard. He speaks with an English accent.



He may be wearing a dark coloured waterproof jacket, dark blue jeans and carrying a dark coloured rucksack with a sleeping bag and mat.

Nigel has connections in the Saltmarket area of Glasgow. He was last seen around 7.50am on Wednesday, 14 February, 2024, in the Hanover Street area of Edinburgh and was reported missing on Tuesday, 27 February, 2024.

Inspector Max Shaw said: “We have been carrying out extensive enquiries to make sure Nigel is safe and well. We know he travelled to Edinburgh and took a rucksack and camping equipment with him.

“We are appealing for anyone who may have seen him or know where he is to please get in touch. I would also urge Nigel to contact someone to confirm he is safe and well.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact Police Scotland via 101, quoting incident number 0898 of Tuesday, 27 February, 2024.