Search for toddler who vanished from his bed in Scotland

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Missing three-year-old Mikaeel Kular may have been spotted by members of the public just hours after he apparently disappeared from his home.

Police are also investigating the possibility that the three-year-old vanished following 'a criminal act', but say he may also of have left on his own accord.

Thousands of volunteers from all over Scotland have joined the search for the youngster who was last seen by his mother after she put him to bed on Wednesday evening. 

Several people have come forward to say that they saw a young boy matching Mikaeel's description around 8.30am yesterday walking alone in the West Pilton area of Edinburgh, near his home in Ferry Gait.

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The search continues: Thousands of volunteers have offered their support to help police as they hunt for Mikaeel Kular, who vanished yesterday morning

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Support: Members of the public walk alongside emergency services and polices across grass areas and roads next to the Firth of Forth in the Silverknowes area of Edinburgh

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Missing: Police are still searching for Mikaeel Kular, left, who disappeared on Wednesday night and is believed to be wearing a beige coat with a fur-lined hood, right

SOURCE-DAILYM