Missing Airdrie teen who sparked police search traced safe and well

A Thrashbush teen who went missing from his home has been traced safe and well.

Luke Watson, 16, sparked a police search yesterday afternoon.

Police posted appeals on social media in an attempt to locate the missing boy, with those appeals being shared thousands of times.

Today, officers confirmed Luke has been found and thanked the public for their efforts.

A police spokesperson said: “Luke Watson, 16, who had been missing from his home in Thrashbush, Airdrie, since Monday has been traced safe and well.

“Thanks for your comments and shares.”

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