Appeal in search for 84-year-old man last seen in Forth Valley

An appeal has been launched by police in the search for an 84-year-old man who went missing in Forth Valley.

John Smith, from Nottingham, was last seen leaving the Crianlarich Hotel at around 7.15am on Thursday, August 5.

He was driving his grey Mazda 6 estate, with a registration of YD60 RNZ, at the time.

John is described as being 5ft 10 in height, of slim build, with grey hair which is thinning on top.

Can you help trace John Smith who has been reported missing. The 84-year-old from Nottingham was last seen leaving the Crianlarich Hotel at 7.15am on Thursday 5, Aug driving his grey Mazda 6 estate, registration YD60 RNZ.

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He was last seen wearing a white shirt, blue jumper, dark coloured jacket, grey trousers, white hat and had a grey satchel style bag.

The 84-year-old is a keen hillwalker and it is believed that he was intending to walk in the area of Crianlarich and Oban.

Inspector Andy Angus said: “We are growing increasingly concerned for John and would urge anyone who believes they may have seen either him or his car to get in touch as soon as possible.

“Anyone who may have seen John, or who has any information on his whereabouts, is urged to contact Police Scotland via 101 quoting incident number 0922 of August 7.”