Police appeal in search for man last seen four days ago

Police searching for a man missing for four days say they are “increasingly concerned” for his welfare.

Gordon Proctor, 65, was last seen in Netherlee, East Renfrewshire, at around 11:15 am on Tuesday, July 6.

Officers said that a white Renault Kadjar car, belonging to Proctor, was found in the Turnberry area in South Ayrshire, with searches ongoing in the area.

They have now urged anyone who may have information to get in touch with them, as they it is “out of character” for him to have been out of contact with his family.

He is described as being 6ft tall and of slim build with short brown hair and was wearing a lilac polo shirt, a blue jumper and cream shorts.

We have renewed an appeal to help trace Gordon Proctor who was reported missing from his home in East Renfrewshire on Tues, 6 July.

His white Renault Kadjar car has since been found in the Turnberry area and searches have been ongoing.

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Sergeant Steven Woodley of Ayr Police Station said: “We are growing increasingly concerned for Gordon’s welfare as time passes.

“Extensive search activity has been carried out around the Turnberry area and other police enquiries aimed at tracing him are ongoing.

“It is out of character for him to be out of contact with his family for so long and we are keeping them informed as our enquiries continue.

“We would urge anyone who believes they may have seen Gordon at any time since the early afternoon of Tuesday, July 6 to get in touch as a matter of urgency.

“Anyone who can help is asked to call 101, quoting incident 2460 of July 6.”