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Urgent search launched for missing Glasgow teen as concerns grow

Derron Meechan has been missing since Monday <i>(Image: Police Scotland)</i>
Derron Meechan has been missing since Monday (Image: Police Scotland)
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UPDATE: Police have confirmed that Derron has been traced.

Police have launched a search for a missing teenager as his family becomes increasingly concerned.

Derron Meechan, 19, from Glasgow, was last seen by a family member at 11am on Monday, August 24.

He did not return home and was reported missing around 12.30am on Tuesday, 25 August 2026.

Inspector Jamie Lyall said: "Enquiries so far have led us to believe that Derron has travelled to Dunfermline and, as such, we are liaising with colleagues there in an attempt to locate him.

"It is out of character for Derron not to be in touch with family, and they are understandably concerned for his wellbeing and safety.

"I appeal to anyone who may have seen him since 11am on Monday, 24 August or who might have any information on his present whereabouts to get in touch with us immediately."

Derron is described as around 5ft 7in tall with waist-length, straight brown hair.

He was last seen wearing a green hooded top and blue baggy jeans with a Carhartt badge on the right back pocket.

Anyone with information is urged to contact Police Scotland on 101, quoting incident number 0090 of Tuesday, 25 August, 2026.

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