Get all your news in one place.
100’s of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
Daily Record
Daily Record
National
Alan Johnson

Lanarkshire Police issue appeal for 86-year old man missing from care home

Lanarkshire Police have issued an urgent appeal for information regarding the whereabouts of missing 86-year old James Clark. James, who is a resident of Orchard House Care Home in Crossford, Carluke was last seen at around 6:20pm on Saturday April 1.

He is described as white, around 5 feet 4 inches tall, of very slim build with grey hair. James was last known to be wearing a dark top, dark navy trousers and black shoes with Velcro straps.

READ MORE: South Lanarkshire Council leader calls on the new First Minister for extra funding

Inspector Chivers from Hamilton Police station commented: "James has been missing for a number of hours now, and his family are understandably worried about him.

"We have a number of police resources out looking for James, and I am now looking for assistance from the public to keep a look out for James and check any dash cam footage within vehicles which may have been in and around Orchard House Care Home at the time in question. I also request members of the public check their gardens and outbuildings."

James' family are becoming increasingly concerned for his welfare. If you have seen him, or if you have any information that could lead to locating him, please contact police on 101 quoting the reference number 3586 of April 1.

*Don't miss the latest headlines from around Lanarkshire. Sign up to our newsletters here .

And did you know Lanarkshire Live is on Facebook ? Head on over and give us a like and share!

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100’s of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.