Police in Aberdeenshire are searching for a man missing for over 24 hours.
Richard May, 34, was last seen between 7.30am and 8.30am on Friday, 27 May in the Banchory, Torphins and Hill of Fare areas.
He is described as a white man, of a slim build, around 6ft tall with short ginger hair.
Officers say when Richard was last seen, he was wearing a hat and goggle style glasses.
Sergeant Ellen Long of Banchory Response Policing, said: “We are becoming increasingly concerned for Richard’s welfare and are asking for the public’s assistance to help trace him safe and well.
“I would ask if you have noticed anyone matching this description or have any details on his whereabouts that you contact police.”
Police can be contacted on 101 quoting incident number 3310 of Friday, 27 May, 2022.
Missing People operate a free helpline seven days a week from 9am – 11pm for anyone who is thinking of going missing, is currently missing, or has friends or family who are missing.
This can be accessed by phone or text on 116 000. For further details please visit their website https://www.missingpeople.org.uk/
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