'Increasing concern' for welfare of missing pensioner

William Hogg, 75, has not been seen since leaving his home in Falkirk.

‘Increasing concern’ for welfare of missing pensioner Police Scotland

Police are appealing for information in the search for a missing pensioner.

William Hogg, 75, was last seen during the morning of Wednesday, October 5.

Mr Hogg left his home address in the College Crescent area of Falkirk but failed to return.

He is described as being around 5ft 6in tall, with a muscular build, grey hair and a moustache.

The 75-year-old has tattoos – one on each forearm – and wears glasses.

When last seen, Mr Hogg was wearing a navy-coloured bomber jacket, jeans and black and white trainers.

Sergeant Thomas Gorman of Falkirk Police Station said: “We are growing increasingly concerned for the welfare of William who has not been seen since Wednesday morning.

“This is an extremely worrying time for his family and friends.

“Officers are carrying out extensive searches and reviewing CCTV in an effort to trace him but there have been no confirmed sightings of him.

“I would urge anyone who has any information on William’s whereabouts or who has had contact with him to call Police Scotland on 101, quoting 3507 of October 5, 2022.”

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