Police searching for a man reported missing after vanishing overnight from a Borders village say he may have travelled by public transport. Alexander Gordon Stewart was last seen at around 4.30pm on Friday in the Galashiels area, but has failed to make contact with concerned loved ones.
The 57-year-old is described as being white with a tanned complexion, around 5ft 5in tall, with an average build and with short dyed black hair, which is receding.
He was last known to be wearing a navy blue jumper, a brown jacket and brown shoes. Anyone who believes they have seen Gordon is asked to contact Police Scotland on 101.
A statement from the force said: “We are appealing for help tracing Alexander Gordon Stewart, who has been reported missing from Galashiels. The 57-year-old, who is known as Gordon, was last seen in the town around 4.30pm on Friday, October 28.
“He is described as being white, 5ft 5in tall, of average build, with short dyed black hair which is receding and a tanned complexion. He was last known to be wearing a navy blue jumper, brown jacket and brown shoes.
"He travels on public transport and is not believed to have access to a vehicle. Anyone who believes they have seen Gordon or who has any other information is asked to call 101, quoting reference 4069 of October 28.”
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