An urgent search has been launched for an 88-year-old man who failed to return to his Aberdeen home.
Donald Chalmers was last seen in the Westhill area of the city on Sunday night before the alarm was raised with police.
Officers believe he may have travelled to the beach Esplanade area of Aberdeen which is currently being searched.
Coastguard crews have been drafted in to try to help find the pensioner as concern for his welfare continues to grow.
Donald is described as being white, 5ft 5in tall, of a slim build and wears glasses.
Members of the public are being asked to contact police if they’ve seen him.
A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Officers are becoming increasingly concerned for 88-year-old Donald Chalmers who is missing from his home in Aberdeen.
“He was last seen on the evening of Sunday, 2 January in Westhill.
“Donald is described as white, 5ft 5ins in height and of slim build. He is bald and wears glasses. We believe that he travelled to the beach Esplanade area of Aberdeen.
“Searches and enquiries are ongoing to find him and officers are appealing to anyone with information that may assist in tracing Donald to contact 101 with reference 3145 of 2 January.”
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