Police say the wife and children of a missing Scots OAP are 'deeply distressed' as they mark the one week anniversary of his disappearance.
Alec Murdoch was last seen by his loved ones at around 10pm in the Marmion Road area of North Berwick last Thursday. The 71-year-old, who may appear ‘confused’ after recently suffering a stroke, was reported missing to Police Scotland the following day, June 23.
A major search was launched with officers scouring CCTV footage in and around the coastal town for any sightings.
But seven days on, no trace has been found of Alex. We previously told how daughter Lydia is concerned her father has suffered another medical episode due to the nature of his sudden disappearance.
Inspector Dougie Wardell said: “Alec is very family orientated and his wife and three children are understandably deeply distressed at his disappearance.
“It is really out of character for him not to be in touch with them or any of his friends. I would appeal to anyone who may have seen Alec to get in touch.
“Perhaps you were visiting north Berwick last weekend and you saw him and thought nothing of it. If you did see him, or you have any information about Alec, no matter how insignificant it may seem, please pass it on and let us decide its relevance.
“Your information could assist us in locating Alec.”
The pensioner is described as being white, around 5ft 8in tall with a slim to medium build. He has grey/white hair and normally wears wire-framed glasses.
During the last confirmed sighting, Alec was wearing navy shorts, a navy or dark red t-shirt, closed-toe beige sandals and possibly wearing a beige jacket.
Officers will now begin circulating posters in the North Berwick area for the attention of members of the public and visitors over the coming days.
Anyone with information is asked to call Police Scotland via 101, quoting incident number 2037 of Friday 23 June, 2023.
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