Searches carried out in the west of Edinburgh as enquiries continue to trace missing Khasha Smith

Officers conducting enquiries to locate missing woman Khasha Smith began searching an area off Calder Road in Edinburgh on Wednesday, 4 September, 2024.

The work includes specialist search trained officers as part of the investigation to locate Khasha who went missing almost a year ago, aged 35.

Extensive enquiries have been carried out but Khasha is still a missing person. We are continuing to support her family throughout this time.

Khasha was last seen to be safe and well on Tuesday, 10 October, 2023. She has never gone missing before.

She is around 5ft, of slim build, with blue eyes and long, blonde hair. She also has tattoos, one which is visible on her right wrist and says ‘Forever’.

Detective Chief Inspector Bob Williamson said: “We continue to follow up several lines of enquiry and are working to find answers for Khasha’s family.

“As with every missing person inquiry, all aspects of Khasha’s life have been, and continue to be, explored. We know she would never miss events such as her daughter’s birthday and Christmas, and we have to consider the possibility she may have come to harm.

“We are constantly evaluating and exploring all the information we have and remain open minded. We are doing everything we can to find her.”

Anyone with information is asked to call Police Scotland via 101, quoting incident number 3915 of 5 January 2024.