Fears pensioner missing for three days may be lost or 'disorientated'

Those searching for a missing pensioner from Edinburgh fear he may be “disorientated”.

An appeal to trace Martin Sinnett is continuing after he went missing on Monday evening.

The 70-year-old was last seen on Thorntree Street around 5.45pm.

 He is described as being around 5ft 11in in height, of medium build with long dark greying hair and a long white beard. 

When last seen he was wearing dark blue jeans, black trainers and a kilted jacket. 

Inspector Kirsty McArthur-Kerr said: “Our enquiries to trace Martin are ongoing and I am appealing to residents to please check their gardens, sheds and outbuildings in case Martin has become disorientated and sought shelter.

“Please report any sightings to us by contacting 101 and quoting incident 0708 of September 26, 2023.”

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