Police search Cairnhill View Bearsden following concern for person

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Police carried out extensive searches in a wooded area after reports of a “cry for help” were heard.

Officers were called to Cairnhill View at around 6.15am on Wednesday, July 1, following a concern for person report.

A major search operation was launched in the surrounding area, but no one was found.

Social media users had earlier reported hearing “sobbing” and cries for help in the area.

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Around 6.15am on Wednesday, 1 July, 2026, we received a report of a concern for a person at Cairnhill View, Bearsden.

"Officers attended and extensive searches were carried out but there was no trace of anyone.

“Anyone with any further information should contact Police Scotland on 101, quoting incident number 0549 of 1 July, 2026.”

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