People asked to check sheds and outbuildings for missing pensioner James Cockburn

People in the Scottish Borders are being asked to check their sheds and outbuildings in search of a missing pensioner.

James (Jim) Cockburn, 86, was last seen in the Town Yetholm area at around 11am on Thursday, June 29.

It is believed he has travelled using his red Ford Fiesta, registration ET18 XFO.

He is described as being around 6ft, muscular build with broad shoulders, grey thinning hair and is clean shaven.

Mr Cockburn was last seen wearing a blue checked shirt and grey jogging bottoms.

Police are asking members of the public to check their outbuildings and sheds, and for landowners to check their field boundaries.

They are also asking to look at Ring doorbell and dash-cam footage in the area, in an effort to trace him.

Inspector Rachel Campbell, from Melrose Police Station, said: “We are really seeking public help here due to the rural location and complex road network, as well as being close to the Border with Northumberland.

“We are asking the public to check their outbuildings and sheds and landowners to check field boundaries. We would also like to see Ring doorbell and dash-cam footage in the area of Town Yetholm.

“If you’re out in the area this weekend, please keep the search for Jim in mind.”

If you have seen Mr Cockburn or his car, or have any information on his whereabouts, please call police on 101, quoting incident number 3837 of June 29.