Keith Moorhouse: 'Extreme concerns' for man reported missing while holidaying in Edinburgh

Keith Moorhouse is currently on holiday in Edinburgh but has been reported missing after leaving his accommodation on Monday night and failing to return.

Mr Moorhouse, 57, left the accommodation on Market Street at around 10pm on December 13, and was reported missing by his family and friends when he didn’t return.

He is 5ft and has short grey/white hair. When he was last seen he was wearing a blue shirt, a black jumper, a blue waterproof jacket and brown boots.

Police officers have been carrying out enquiries overnight to try to trace Mr Moorhouse but so far they have been unsuccessful.

They are currently reviewing CCTV footage for any additional information that could help trace him and are now seeking help from the public.

Inspector Catherine Thorburn said: “We are extremely concerned for Keith.

"This is totally out of character and he has never gone missing before.

Keith Moorhouse: 'Extreme concerns' for man reported missing while holidaying in Edinburgh

"His family is, understandably, extremely worried and upset, they just want him back safe and well.

"I am appealing to any members of the public who may have seen him or who have any information regarding his whereabouts to contact us.”

If you believe you have seen Mr Moorhouse, or if you have any information on his whereabouts you should contact Police Scotland via 101 quoting incident number 3720 of December 13, 2021.

Police Scotland has Missing Person Coordinators (MPCs) in every local division in the country.

MPCs support and oversee all missing person investigations.

Police Scotland says MPCs ensure missing persons have the “correct level of support” once they are found.

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