Searches for 71 year-old man missing from Giffnock

David Fletcher hasn't been seen since Thursday 9th December

Author: Natasha RichardsonPublished 15th Dec 2021

A search is underway for a missing man from Giffnock.

David Fletcher, 71, was last seen in Glasgow City Centre on the evening of Thursday 9th December.

Inspector Shirley Carr said: “David is known to frequent the Giffnock area and Glasgow City Centre.

“It is extremely unusual for him not to keep in regular contact with his family and friends and he was reported missing yesterday after they became concerned when they could not get a hold of him and had not seen him for a few days.

“Officers are currently carrying out enquiries to trace him as soon as possible to ensure that he is safe and well.”

He is described as white, around 5ft 4 in height and has short grey hair. When he was last seen he was wearing a dark-coloured overcoat and flat cap.

Anyone who has seen David, or who has any information on his whereabouts should contact police through 101 quoting reference 1285 of 14 December.

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