Major search underway after family of five goes missing in Edinburgh

An entire family has disappeared in Edinburgh (Photo: PA)

A massive search was launched after a family of five was reported missing in Scotland.

Officers are searching for Bahara Denisa Baci, a 13-year-old girl, Shakira Baci, seven, and Umut-yronn Saban, an 11-month-old boy who were last seen in the Captain’s Road area of Edinburgh.

Their parents, Narcisca Baci, 28, and their father Serbanica-Ibram Saban, 32, also disappeared.

Superintendent Murray Tait said: “Our concern for the family is growing and we are urging anyone with information about their whereabouts to contact police urgently.

BEST QUALITY AVAILABLE Undated photo issued by Police Scotland of Serbanica-Ibram Saban, a 32-year-old father of three, part of a family of five with young children who went missing in Edinburgh on Thursday. Bahara Denisa Baci, a 13-year-old girl, Shakira Baci, a seven-year-old girl, and Umut-yronn Saban, an 11-month-old boy, were last seen around 12:30 p.m. in the Captain's Road area. capital. Publication date: Thursday January 16, 2025. PA photo. Police said the three children are believed to be with their mother, Narcisca Baci, 28, and father Serbanica-Ibram Saban, 32, who are also missing. See PA Story SCOTLAND Family. Photo credit should read: Police Scotland/PA Wire NOTE TO EDITORS: This photo may only be used for editorial reporting purposes for the contemporary illustration of events, things or people in the image or facts mentioned in the legend. Reuse of image may require additional permission from the copyright holder. — Serbanica-Ibram Saban, 32, father of three and member of a family of five missing people (Photo: Police Scotland/PA Wire)

BEST QUALITY AVAILABLE Undated photo issued by Police Scotland of Narcisca Baci, a 28-year-old mother of three, part of a family of five with young children who went missing in Edinburgh on Thursday. Bahara Denisa Baci, a 13-year-old girl, Shakira Baci, a seven-year-old girl, and Umut-yronn Saban, an 11-month-old boy, were last seen around 12:30 p.m. in the Captain's Road area. capital. Publication date: Thursday January 16, 2025. PA photo. Police said the three children are believed to be with their mother, Narcisca Baci, 28, and father Serbanica-Ibram Saban, 32, who are also missing. See PA Story SCOTLAND Family. Photo credit should read: Police Scotland/PA Wire NOTE TO EDITORS: This photo may only be used for editorial reporting purposes for the contemporary illustration of events, things or people in the image or facts mentioned in the legend. Reuse of image may require additional permission from the copyright holder. — Narcisca Baci, 28, a mother of three, also went missing (Photo: Police Scotland/PA Wire)

BEST QUALITY AVAILABLE Undated CCTV photo issued by Police Scotland of Serbanica-Ibram Saban with his 11-month-old son, Umut-yronn Saban, members of a family of five with young children who went missing in Edinburgh on Thursday. Bahara Denisa Baci, a 13-year-old girl, Shakira Baci, a seven-year-old girl, and Umut-yronn Saban, an 11-month-old boy, were last seen around 12:30 p.m. in the Captain's Road area. capital. Publication date: Thursday January 16, 2025. PA photo. Police said the three children are believed to be with their mother, Narcisca Baci, 28, and father Serbanica-Ibram Saban, 32, who are also missing. See PA Story SCOTLAND Family. Photo credit should read: Police Scotland/PA Wire NOTE TO EDITORS: This photo may only be used for editorial reporting purposes for the contemporary illustration of events, things or people in the image or facts mentioned in the legend. Reuse of image may require additional permission from the copyright holder. — The family and their three young children were last seen near Captain’s Road in Scotland (Photo: Police Scotland/PA Wire)

“We believe the children and their parents are together, but we want to make sure they are okay and safe.

“If anyone sees a family member or knows their whereabouts, please contact Police Scotland urgently on 101, quoting incident number 1380 of January 16, 2024.”

A police spokesperson said: “Police Scotland is appealing for information to help find a missing family in the Edinburgh area.

‘Bahara Denisa Baci, a 13-year-old girl, Shakira Baci, a 7-year-old girl and Umut-yronn Saban, an 11-month-old boy, were last seen around 12:30 p.m. on Thursday, January 16, 2025 in the Captain’s Road neighborhood of the city.

“All three are believed to be in the company of their mother, Narcisca Baci, aged 28, and their father Serbanica-Ibram Saban, aged 32, who are also missing.”

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