Scots schoolgirl, 7, missing in Shetland traced after cops launch urgent search

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Police have traced a missing seven-year-old Scots schoolgirl in Sheltand who was last seen at a primary school.

Macy Gibson was missing for over three hours, having last been seen about 3.10pm on Wednesday, December 11 at Bells Brae Primary School on Gilbertson Road in Lerwick.

She is described as blonde, slim build with brown eyes. When she was last seen she was wearing a black jacket, pink cardigan, a t shirt with cat design and blue and purple leggings.

She was carrying a pink and blue backpack.

Police have thanked the oublic for their help.

A Police Scotland statemennt said: "We can confirm that Macy Gibson, 7, who had been reported missing in Lerwick has been traced safe and well.

"Thank you to everyone who helped with our earlier appeal."

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