Appeal to find missing 79-year-old Ecclefechan man

Robert Holmes was last seen on June 13th

Missing man Robert Holmes
Author: Craig TurnbullPublished 21st Jun 2024

Concern is growing for a 79-year-old man who has been missing more than a week from a village near Lockerbie.

Robert Holmes was last seen on Meadowfoot Road in Ecclefechan on Thursday, June 13th.

It's believed he may have travelled to Carlisle.

Police are appealing for anyone who knows his whereabouts to contact them.

Sergeant Calum Duignan said: “We are becoming increasingly concerned for Robert’s welfare

“Our enquiries are ongoing to trace him.

“We are also appealing to Robert himself to please get in touch with someone to let us know he is ok.

“Anyone with information can contact Police Scotland on 101, quoting incident number 1484 of Thursday, 20 June.”

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