Police issue fresh appeal to find missing Borders man - after sighting on Tayside

Lee Hawley was first reported missing a fortnight ago

Author: John CallanPublished 2nd Jan 2022

Police have issued a fresh appeal for help to trace a man missing from the Scottish Borders - who they believe may now be in Tayside.

Lee Hawley was reported missing from Melrose on Sunday 19th December and has now been seen in the Co-op on Pitlochry's West Moulin Roadaround 2.30pm on Friday 31st December.

Officers think the 42-year-old had been intending to travel to the Highlands but say he could now be anywhere.

He is described as around 5ft 11in tall, of slim build with short dark hair and goatee beard.

When last seen he was wearing green waterproof hooded jacket, khaki green trousers and black boots.

Police Sergeant David North of Perth Police Station said: “We think Lee may still be in Tayside but there is a possibility he could have travelled anywhere.

"We are growing increasingly concerned for him and I would ask that anyone who may have seen him to contact police as soon as possible.

"Anyone with information should call 101 quoting police reference 3081 of Sunday, 19 December, 2021.”

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