Concerns grow for welfare of missing 72-year-old man

Police are appealing for the help of the public to trace a 72-year-old man missing from Edinburgh. 

Gary Hardie, was last seen in the Mountcastle Loan area of Edinburgh around 6.20pm on Wednesday, 19 June, 2024. 

He is described as being around 5ft 8in in height, of stocky build with white hair. When last seen he was wearing a beige jacket with a light brown leather collar, blue jeans and light brown loafers. 

He is known to frequent the Drylaw area of Edinburgh. 

Inspector Grant McCulloch said: “Gary is vulnerable and concerns are growing for his welfare. 

“Our enquiries are ongoing and I am appealing for anyone who has seen Gary or who has any information on his whereabouts to contact us.” 

Anyone with any information is asked to contact 101 quoting reference 3505 of 19 June, 2024.