CONCERNS are growing for a missing 51-year-old "keen hillwalker" who hasn't been seen for three days.
Stuart Differ has been reported missing from Auchinloch after he was last seen leaving an address in the village around 7.15pm on Friday, April 26.
Police are now asking for the public's help to trace him.
They added the man is known to visit the Loch Lomond & Trossachs and Scottish Highland areas. Anyone in these areas is also asked to look out for Differ and his vehicle.
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Differ is described as around 5 feet 8 inches, of slim build and bald and was last seen wearing a black hoodie and black jogging bottoms.
He may also be driving a grey Land Rover.
Inspector Adam Cameron of Coatbridge Police Office said: “Concerns are growing for Stuart’s welfare and we want to make sure he is safe and well.
“I am asking the public to keep a look out for Stuart and if you see him or know where he might be then please get in touch.”
Anyone who can help is asked to call Police Scotland on 101, quoting reference number 2807 of April 28, 2024.
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