Police are appealing for help in tracing an escaped convict with a distinctive “DAD” tattoo on his right hand.
Jamie Ross, 29, was last seen near Mortonhall Crematorium at around 12.28pm, whilst attending a family funeral.
Police are warning the public to “not to approach him”.
Mr Ross has connections Edinburgh, particularly in the south, and Aberdeen.
He is described as white, 5ft 9ins with dark hair and bushy eyebrows, blue eyes and a tattoo of the word DAD on his right hand.
He was last seen wearing a black puffer jacket, dark trousers and grey trainers.
GEOAmey were transporting Mr Ross to and from the funeral at the time.
A GEOAmey spokesperson said, “Our officers recognise the emotional significance of events such as funerals and try to show compassion and understanding whilst escorting persons in custody.
A Scottish Prison Service spokesperson said: “We can confirm that this individual is currently unlawfully at large we are working with Police Scotland to return him to custody.”
“It is therefore disappointing when this is abused and used as an opportunity to evade detention.”
Chief Inspector Mark Hamilton said: “Extensive enquiries are ongoing to trace Jamie with support from specialist officers.
“While Jamie is believed to have connections to the south of Edinburgh we are keeping an open mind regarding his whereabouts at this time and would urge anyone with information to please get in touch.
“Anyone who sees a man matching Jamie’s description is advised not to approach him but to instead contact Police Scotland urgently on 101, quoting incident number 1458 of Tuesday, April 23.”