Concern for missing Shrewsbury man thought to be in Edinburgh

Police are appealing for help to trace 62-year-old Robert
Alexander, who has “serious health issues”, and may be missing in the Capital.

The 62-year-old who is originally from Shrewsbury has not
been seen by his family since mid-March, but they received a postcard from him
which had been sent from Edinburgh.

Officers say he is often drawn to Edinburgh where he either sleeps rough or stays in hotels.

His family are very concerned for his welfare given his
severe medical conditions and the police have issued an appeal.

He is white, 5ft 7ins, has grey/dark receding hair, wears
glasses and is normally clean shaven.

According to his family he always wears jeans, often with a
checked shirt and a navy anorak.

A Police Scotland spokesman said: “Robert Alexander is often
drawn to Edinburgh where he will sleep rough or occasionally uses small hotels
to stay in.

“Any information, please call 101 quoting incident number
648s of the 19 April 2020.”

A Shrewsbury police spokesman said: “Officers are appealing
for help in locating a man missing from Shrewsbury.

“Robert has serious health issues and may be in Scotland and
his family are very concerned for his welfare.”