Concerns grow for missing man eight days after disappearance at railway station

John McNeil was last seen on Stanley Crescent, Perth, at around 9.10pm on December 27, 2024.

Concerns grow for missing man eight days after disappearance at Perth railway stationPolice Scotland

Concerns are growing for a missing man over one week after his disappearance from Perth railway station.

John McNeil was last seen on Stanley Crescent, Perth, at around 9.10pm on December 27, 2024.

He is described as white, at around 5ft 10in in height, with an average build and short grey hair.

At the time of his disappearance, John was wearing a navy work jacket, navy trousers, a light blue shirt, a navy tie, and black shoes.

Police added he may also be wearing a dark-coloured hat and carrying a rucksack.

As enquiries continue, officers spoke to numerous people in the area of Stanley Crescent, Crieff Road and Viewfield Place between 8.30pm and 9.30pm on Friday

The force is urging anyone with information on his whereabouts to come forward.

Inspector Duncan said: “In a bid to jog memories, we had officers out in the last known place John was, around the same time a week on.

“While continue our enquiries and assess any information gained, I would again urge anyone who may have seen John since Friday, 27 December, to please get in touch.

“Anyone with information should contact 101 quoting incident number 1118 of December 29, 2024.”

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