Concern for missing Edinburgh pensioner

Police are appealing for information to help trace a 65 year-old man reported missing from his home in Marine Drive.

George Anthony McDowall was last seen at his home address around 8.20am on 20 April 2014 and it is believed he may have travelled to Inverness.

George is described as 5ft 7in tall, slight build with pot belly, bald, black round glasses, may have facial hair, a 2 inch diameter brown birth mark on the top of his head and small birth mark on his left cheek.

He was wearing a green t-shirt with ship motif on front, green chord jacket, blue jeans and yellow converse hi-top.

Inspector Graeme Dignan from Police Scotland said: “George’s family and friends are very concerned about his welfare and police are keen to hear from anyone who may have information on his whereabouts.

“Anyone who has information that can help in tracing him is urged to contact police immediately.”

Those with information can contact Police Scotland on 101.