Robert Watson: Further images released of missing Arbroath man

The 51-year-old from Arbroath was last seen more than a week ago.

Author: Chloe ShawPublished 9th Nov 2021
Last updated 9th Nov 2021

Police have released further images of missing 51-year-old Robert Watson from Arbroath, who has now been missing or more than a week.

Robert was last seen in the Cliffburn Terrace area of Arbroath around 10.50pm on Tuesday, 2nd November.

The car police believe the man who dropped off Robert's mobile phone was driving.

He is described as 5ft 8ins, and has long brown hair and blue/green eyes. When last seen he was wearing a red and blue ski-style jacket and blue jeans.

Officers are also appealing to anyone who has any information about Robert's mobile phone was left anonymously left at Arbroath Police Station around 4am on Wednesday, 3rd November

Police believe it was dropped off by a man who driving a dark-coloured car.

READ MORE: Mystery as missing man's phone dropped at Arbroath police station.

51-year-old Robert Watson who's missing from Arbroath.

Inspector David Gibson said: "We are becoming increasingly concerned for Robert’s welfare and are keen to trace him as soon as possible as it has now been a week since he was last seen. I would like to thank everyone who has assisted us so far in our enquiries to trace him.

“I am also asking people in the Arbroath area to check sheds and outhouses in case Robert has sought shelter.

“In particular we are keen to speak to the man who left the phone at the station. He may have vital information that could help up to find Robert. It is important that he comes forward to assist us. Where the phone was found is likely to be significant.

“In addition, anyone who has seen Robert or who knows where he is should contact us immediately on 101, quoting incident number 1002 of Wednesday, 3 November. Likewise, if you know who found his phone, or who left it at the station, please get in touch.”

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