Urgent appeal after teenager from Paisley thought to have reached Bathgate
Police Scotland are seeking the public’s help to locate 13-year-old Carson Fulton, who has been missing since Thursday, 16 July. Officers say the boy is believed to have travelled from the Paisley area to Bathgate in West Lothian and are appealing for anyone with information about his whereabouts to come forward.
Carson has been described as a white male, approximately 5ft 8in tall with short strawberry-blonde hair. When last seen he was wearing a navy Moncler tracksuit top with a red zip, dark tracksuit bottoms and black trainers.
"Officers in Paisley are appealing for the public’s assistance to trace 13 year old Carson Fulton who is missing from the Paisley area. Carson is believed to have travelled to the Bathgate area."
The force has asked anyone who may have seen Carson, or who has information that could assist the enquiry, to contact Police Scotland on 101. Callers should quote incident 0314 of July 16 when giving information.
What to look out for
- Appearance: white male, around 5ft 8in, short strawberry-blonde hair.
- Clothing: navy Moncler tracksuit top (red zip), dark tracksuit bottoms, black trainers.
- Last known movements: disappeared from Paisley on 16 July; believed to have travelled to the Bathgate area.
Local communities across West Lothian, particularly in and around Bathgate, are being asked to check CCTV, dash-cam footage and to speak to anyone who may have had recent contact with Carson. Given his age, police describe the matter as a priority and are working to establish his welfare.
Practical information for the public
If you think you have seen Carson or have information that could help, contact Police Scotland via:
| Contact method | Details |
|---|---|
| Phone | 101 (quote incident 0314 of July 16) |
Alternatively, if you believe Carson is in immediate danger, call 999. Officers have not reported any sightings to date that have confirmed his location and say they are following a number of lines of enquiry.
This appeal follows a continuing pattern of police-led searches across local authority boundaries when young people go missing. For families and neighbours, sharing information quickly and responsibly can make a material difference to search efforts. Local residents who may be able to help are urged to check private and business CCTV and to speak to local shops, bus drivers and taxi firms who may have seen the boy.
Further updates will be issued by Police Scotland as the enquiry progresses.
