Concerns grow for Scots man missing from Dumfries

Eve Beattie

19 September 2024 at 0:08 pm·1-min read

A man has gone missing from the Dumfries area, as police launch appeal.

27-year-old Korey Rodger last made contact with family around 2.30pm on Tuesday, September 17, 2024.

He is described as being around 5ft 6 inches tall, of medium build with short dark hair, and a full beard. His current clothing is unknown but believed to be in casual clothes.

Constable Ross Murray said: “We have growing concerns for Korey’s welfare and are appealing for anyone with any information on his whereabouts to come forward as soon as possible.

“Please contact police on 101, quoting incident 2552 of 18, September, 2024.”

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