Urgent search for missing man wearing medical support boot

An urgent appeal has been launched after a man wearing a medical support boot was reported missing in West Dunbartonshire.

Michael Watson, 57, was last seen in the Craig Avenue area of Alexandria around 12.50pm on Friday, January 23.

He is described as around 5ft 5ins tall, with short grey hair. He wears glasses, has a walking stick, and was wearing a medical support boot on his left foot.

Mr Watson was last thought to be wearing a green and white striped polo shirt, dark trousers, and may have a black jumper with him as well.

Police Scotland inspector Kirsty Moore said: “We are becoming increasingly concerned for Michael’s welfare as this behaviour is out of character for him.

“Anyone who’s seen Michael, or knows where he is, is asked to please call Police Scotland on 101, quoting incident number 1536 of Friday, January 23, 2026.”