CCTV clues to aid in the search for missing Fraserburgh man
Bill Ritchie was a "man of routine" - do you recall seeing him?
CCTV footage of Fraserburgh pensioner William Ritchie has been released by Police as enquiries continue to find him five days after he was reported missing.
The 90-year-old is shown at his local Asda on Thursday 21st December, a shop he regularly visits. Following numerous appeals for information, several people have contacted Police to say that they saw Bill in the week leading up to his disappearance, however this is the last captured positive sighting on CCTV.
Inspector Kevin Goldie, who is leading enquiries, said: "We hope that by releasing this footage - even though it dates back a few weeks - it can give people a better idea of what Bill usually wears and the way he walks. We don’t know exactly what Bill was wearing when he went missing, however he appears to be a man of routine and would either wear a 3/4 length black jacket or a waterproof jacket with the hood up, and a flat cap"
"Extensive enquiries are continuing to establish Bill's movements in the couple of weeks leading up to him being reported missing, including reviewing both public and private CCTV footage. Do you have private CCTV which may have captured him walking by but you haven't spoken to Police yet? Bill lives at West Road and was known to walk in and around the town regularly."
Officers will also be handing out missing person leaflets appealing for information this weekend as hundreds of people descend on the town on Sunday to watch Fraserburgh take on Rangers at Bellslea Park in the Scottish Cup.
Inspector Goldie said: "It is crucial we continue to keep Bill in people's minds as more time passes. If you have seen Bill recently but don't think your information will be significant I would still ask you to come forward and let us make that judgement. There's no doubt that Bill was a private man, but you maybe know of a place he likes to walk or a spot that meant something to him."
Mr Ritchie is described as being around 5ft 7, of a slim build, with short grey hair. Anyone with information should contact Police on 101 quoting incident no. 2549