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Police 'increasingly concerned' over safety of man missing for a week


By Philip Murray

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John Dow has not been seen since December 21.
John Dow has not been seen since December 21.

Officers say they are increasingly concerned" for the welfare of a missing 66-year-old man who has not been seen since December 21.

UPDATE: Missing man John Dow found

John Dow, who was last seen at his home in Elgin, is known to travel to Inverness and anyone who may have seen him is urged to contact police.

Mr Dow is described as white, 5ft 7ins in height and of slim build with white / grey hair. When he was last seen, he was wearing a dark-coloured jacket, trousers and woollen hat with a light-coloured jumper. He was carrying a black rucksack.

Inspector Rae Christie said: “We are becoming increasingly concerned for John’s safety and wellbeing and are keen to trace him as soon as possible to ensure that he is safe and well.

“He is known to travel to Inverness and we are liaising with our colleagues in that area in case he has headed there.

“If you have seen John, or have any information regarding his whereabouts, please contact 101 quoting 'reference number 2085 of December 27'.”

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