Police appeal for pensioner missing from Perth

70 year old Robert McLaren hasn't been spoken to for a week

Published 26th Feb 2016

An appeal's been launched to find a 70-year-old man missing from Perth.

Robert McLaren was last spoken to on Friday, February 19 and was reported missing from Appin Terrace in the Letham area of the city yesterday morning.

He is described as being five feet seven inches tall, of large build, has a pale complexion, and a balding head with short grey hair around the sides. His current clothing is unknown.

He has connections to the Coupar Angus area and is known to walk in the area of Jeanfield Road and the North Inch, Perth.

Officers are carrying out house to house enquiries and will be asking residents if they have any information that could assist them with their enquiries. Police are also identifying CCTV opportunities in the area and would welcome assistance from local businesses or residents who may have private CCTV.

Local residents are asked to check sheds, garages and outbuildings for any signs that someone might have taken refuge, either overnight or temporarily.

There are significant concerns for Robert’s welfare and anyone who knows him or has seen a man matching his description is asked to contact Police Scotland on 101.