Police have urged the public not to "hinder" the search for a missing boy by flying drones in the search area.
Austin McGovern, 9, was last seen near Dunbar's Rowan Street at about 7pm last night and there are "growing concerns" for his safety.
In a statement, Police Scotland said: “While we are grateful for the continued support in the efforts to trace Austin McGovern, we would ask the public to please refrain from flying drones in the search area as it is hindering the police operation.
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"Thank you for your concern and assistance.”
Austin was due to return home to the town's Summerfield Road but when he failed to show the police were notified.
Despite "extensive enquiries" by police overnight, he has not been traced.
Officers have asked members of the public to check any sheds or other outbuildings as Austin may have sought shelter there last night.
Anyone with information is asked to call Police Scotland via 101, quoting incident number 4077 of Friday, 9 September, 2022.
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