Concerns grow for missing man with dementia 'who may not have medication'

Alexander Marshall's family are 'extremely worried and just want him home safe and well'.

Concerns grow for missing man with dementia ‘who may not have medication’ in GlasgowPolice Scotland

Concerns are growing for a missing man from Glasgow who has dementia and may not have his medication with him.

Alexander Marshall has been missing from his home in Novar Drive, in Hyndland, since just after midday on Wednesday.

The 75-year-old, also known as Sandy, was reported missing on Thursday at around 9.40am.

He was seen at a shop on Argyle Street at Glassford Street around 1pm and then later in the Queen Street Station area around 1.45pm.

Mr Marshall has dementia and is not believed to have his prescribed medication with him.Police Scotland

Police described Mr Marshall as around 5ft8 tall, of a slim build with short, grey/white hair and a beard.

He was last seen wearing a grey jumper, brown gilet, blue jacket, blue jeans, brown shoes and a black hat.

Mr Marshall has dementia and is not believed to have his prescribed medication with him.

The force said Alexander is known to travel by bus and train but usually stays close to the Partick and Hyndland areas.

He has previously travelled to the Airdrie area and Glasgow City Centre.

Police are urging anyone with information regarding his whereabouts to come forward.

Inspector Kevin Dougall said: “Given the period of time Mr Marshall has now been missing and the cold weather conditions, we are very concerned for his safety and wellbeing.

“His family are extremely worried and just want him home safe and well.

“Enquiries and searches are continuing to trace him. Officers are reviewing a wide range of CCTV from where he was last seen in Glasgow City Centre to establish where he headed from there.

“We are grateful for any assistance from the public in sharing our appeal and reporting any sightings or information that may help.

“I would also urge people living locally to the Hyndland and Patrick areas to check any sheds or outbuildings in case he was making his way home and sought shelter there.

“If you have any information that may help us trace Alexander, please contact 101 quoting reference number 1101 of November 27.”

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