In pictures: Search for Mikaeel Kular in EdinburghPublished17 January 2014Shareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingImage caption, Hundreds of people have joined the search for missing three-year-old Mikaeel Kular in EdinburghImage caption, Volunteers gathered at the North Neighbourhood Centre in West Pilton GardensImage caption, Shoreline searches were being carried out at CramondImage caption, Police launched a search for the three-year-old on Thursday morning. He has not been seen since his mother put him to bed the previous evening.Image caption, Police used dogs to search gardens and bushes in the surrounding areaImage caption, Forensic officers work on an entrance door to the block of flats where Mikaeel livesImage caption, The toddler's jacket and shoes were missing from his home and police were looking into whether he might have left of his own accordImage caption, Local people were urged to search wheelie bins and out-buildingsImage caption, Members of a mountain rescue team joined the search of local gardens for the missing three-year-oldImage caption, Police say they "remain optimistic" but are becoming "deeply concerned" for Mikaeel as time passesMore on this storyCrime 'possible' in Mikaeel casePublished17 January 2014New image of missing boy releasedPublished16 January 2014Concern mounts over missing boyPublished16 January 2014Related internet linksPolice ScotlandThe BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites.