Search launched after concerns raised for missing West Lothian man

The 39-year-old tends to keep to himself, but concerns are growing for his welfare.

Concerns are growing for a missing man who was last seen two days ago.

Shawn Watson, also known as Shawn Payne, was last seen on Church Street, Broxburn between 10am and 11am on Monday morning.

The 39-year-old is white, between 5 ft 8 and 5 ft 10 inches, is a medium build, and has dark hair which may have been dyed a different colour.

Shawn Watson, also known as Shawn Payne, was last seen on Church Street, Broxburn between 10am and 11am on Monday morning.

When he was last seen he was wearing cream coloured shorts, a white t-shirt, a black body warmer and cream or white trainers.

He was also carrying a black rucksack.

Shawn tends to keep himself to himself and concern for him is growing.

A police spokesman said: “Officers are checking CCTV footage for any sightings of Shawn or any information which could assist in locating him.

“Anyone with any information is asked to call Police Scotland on 101, quoting incident number 0996 of 4 August, 2020.”

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