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Missing nurse is found by police Missing nurse found in car boot
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A nurse who was reported missing in West Lothian has been found by police. A nurse who had been missing for more than a week has been found in the the boot of a car.
Magdeline Makola, from Livingston, had not been seen since the morning of 15 December when she left work at Edinburgh Royal Infirmary.Magdeline Makola, from Livingston, had not been seen since the morning of 15 December when she left work at Edinburgh Royal Infirmary.
The 38-year-old South African woman failed to turn up at the hospital three days later. Lothian and Borders Police said the 38-year-old was discovered in the car in Airdie at noon on Boxing Day.
Ms Makola was discovered by police officers in Airdrie at noon on Boxing Day. An inquiry is under way into the circumstances of her disappearance. Ms Makola has been treated for minor injuries. Officers have appealed for information.
A spokesman for Lothian and Borders Police said: "At the moment this enquiry is at its very early stages, and we need to establish the exact circumstances of how Magdeline came to be where she was. A spokesman for Lothian and Borders Police said: "At the moment this enquiry is at its very early stages and we need to establish the exact circumstances of how Magdeline came to be within the boot of the vehicle.
"We are appealing for anyone who may have seen Magdeline since she went missing, to contact us. Anyone with any other information that can assist our enquiries should also get in touch." "We are appealing for anyone who may have seen Magdeline since she went missing last week to contact us.
"In particular we want to hear from anyone who has seen the red-coloured Vauxhall Astra, registration Y295 SRS, being driven in the central belt since Magdeline was last seen on December 15. "
Officers believe the vehicle has been driven in the Chapelhall area of Airdrie, and in Glasgow city centre.
Anyone with any information was asked to contact police or call Crimestoppers in confidence.