Increasing concern for missing man as CCTV released

Ernest Nicholson was reported missing from Cowdenbeath on Monday February 13.

Increasing concern for missing Cowdenbeath man as CCTV released by policePolice Scotland

CCTV images have been released of a man missing since Monday in a bid to trace him as concern grows.

Ernest Nicholson was reported missing from Cowdenbeath on Monday February 13.

The 57-year-old was last seen on CCTV in the Turnstone Road area of Dunfermline around 6.15am that day.

He is described as 5ft 8in tall and is bald. When he was last seen he was wearing blue jeans or trousers, a grey jacket with black sleeves, black boots and a grey/black woollen hat. He was also carrying a distinctive green camouflage rucksack.

Sergeant Derek Radcliffe said: “We’re becoming increasingly concerned for Ernest’s welfare as he has not been seen or heard from now for two days.

“I would appeal to anyone who recognises him or who may have seen someone matching his description in the Fife area, since the early hours of Monday morning, to please come forward.

“I would also appeal to Ernest himself. If you see this appeal, make contact with us.”

Anyone with information is urged to call Police Scotland on 101 quoting reference 0868 of February 13, 2023.

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