Appeal to trace Hussain Altaf reported missing from Dundee

We are appealing for the assistance of the public in tracing 17-year-old Hussain Altaf, also known as Hussain Yasin, who has been reported missing from Dundee.

Hussain was last seen around 12.30am on Thursday, 1 January, 2026 in the Arbroath Road area.

He is described as Asian, around 5ft 10ins with black hair. When he was last seen he was wearing black tracksuit bottoms and a light-blue jumper.

Inspector Mahboob Ahmad said: “Enquiries and searches are ongoing to trace Hussain as soon as possible to ensure that he is safe and well.

“He is known to visit the Edinburgh area and we are liaising with our colleagues in the city in case he has travelled there.

“I urge anyone who has seen Hussain or has any information on his whereabouts to contact Police Scotland through 101 quoting incident number 0118.”