Officers searching for missing Kilbarchan pensioner Allan Burns release new CCTV footage

Officers investigating the disappearance of Allan Burns have released new CCTV footage of the Kilbarchan pensioner.

It shows the 71-year-old, who suffers from dementia, walking from his home to a nearby cycle path.

The last confirmed sighting of Mr Burns was around 3.15pm on Friday, 18 January 2019 on the cycle path – walking towards Lochwinnoch.

When he did not return home later, his family contacted police and reported him missing.

Officers are currently carrying out door-to-door enquiries in the area and are re-iterating earlier appeals for anyone with information about Allan's whereabouts to get in touch.

He is described as being about 5’ 8” in height, slim build with short grey hair, green eyes and clean shaven.

When last seen he was wearing a grey tammy hat, a khaki green waterproof jacket with a tartan lining, dark blue jeans, grey walking boots and a maroon and grey striped scarf.

Inspector Jim Cast from Johnstone Police Office, said: “Allan is without his medication and as every day passes without contact from him our concerns is increasing. The weather is extremely cold at the moment and this makes finding Allan safe and well even more important.

“We are aware he goes walking along the cycle path regularly and knows the Kilbarchan, Lochwinnoch and Castle Semple areas well.

“If you use the cycle path and recognise his description and remember seeing him please contact us. I would also urge anyone who uses the cycle path to look out for him.

"If Allan sees or hears our appeal please let police or your family know that you’re safe.”

Anyone with any information regarding Allan’s whereabouts should contact Police via 101, quoting incident number 4197 of Friday, 18 January 2019.