Edinburgh drivers urged to check dash-cams with vulnerable pensioner missing

Motorists in Edinburgh are being urged to check their dash-cam footage after a pensioner was reported missing.

Alexander Marshall, 75, has been missing since November 27. He was last seen at a shop on Argyle Street in Hyndland at around 1pm.

He is known to travel by bus and train, with his family 'extremely concerned'. Alexander is living with dementia, and is not believed to have his medication with him.

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Officers have asked drivers who were on the A89 between Coatbridge and Newbridge to check their dash-cam footage. They say motorists may have captured something that can assist their investigation.

He is described as around five foot eight inches tall, of a slim build with short grey hair. He was last seen wearing a grey jumper, brown gilet, blue jacket, blue jeans, brown shoes and a black hat.

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: "Alexander, also known as Sandy, was reported missing around 9.40am.

"He was seen at a shop on Argyle Street at Glassford Street around 1pm, then later in the Queen Street Station area around 1.45pm. From further enquiries, we now know he was last seen around 7.54pm in Main Street, Coatbridge carrying a red and blue carrier bag, possibly a Home Bargains bag.

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"He may have headed in the direction of Hillend Reservoir. Officers are reviewing a wide range of CCTV from where he was last seen to establish where he headed from there.

"He is described as around 5ft 8ins tall and of 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."

Inspector Allan Corson said: “Naturally, Alex’s family are extremely concerned for his safety and wellbeing, particularly given his age and the length of time he has been missing, and we want to trace him as soon as possible.

“Since Alex was reported missing, we have been carrying out enquiries and extensive searches in the areas where he was last seen.

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“We have significant resources dedicated to this enquiry. Over the last few days local officers have been supported by specialist teams including Air Support and search trained officers.

“I would ask anyone with private CCTV or doorbell footage around the Airdrie and Coatbridge areas to please review it and contact us if you think you’ve captured him passing. I would also ask motorists with dash-cams who were driving on the A89 between Coatbridge and Newbridge, Edinburgh to check the footage. You may have captured something which could assist our investigation.

“Residents with outbuildings and gardens sheds, I would again ask you to check these in case Alex has sought shelter."

Police have urged anyone who may have information that can help them trace Alexander to contact them on 101, quoting reference number 1101 of November 27.