Concerns grow for missing pensioner Alan Easton

Police in Edinburgh are appealing for information to help trace a male reported missing from Lanark Road.

Police in Edinburgh are appealing for information to help trace Alan Easton who was last seen in the Comiston area

Alan Easton was last seen in the Comiston area around half past 4 on yesterday afternoon in his Kia Carens car with registration number LD07 NHN.

Since then, the 68-year-old has not returned home, nor has he been in contact with family or friends.

Alan is described as white, 6ft tall with a stocky build and grey and white hair.

Temporary Inspector Trisha Clark from Drylaw Police Station said “Alan was last seen in a distressed state, and our concerns are growing for his welfare.

“I’m asking anyone with information to Alan’s whereabouts, or that of his vehicle, that can assist in locating him to contact police immediately.

“We would also urge Alan to make contact with ourselves, or with his family and friends, and confirm he is safe.”

Those with information can contact Police Scotland on 101, quoting incident number 2730 of 8th October 2017.