A search has been launched for a diabetic man who vanished after heading out to his local post office in Edinburgh .
Charlie Bell left his home on Wardieburn Road, in the Granton area of the capital, at around 7.30am on Monday September 2.
But the 61-year-old failed to return and has not been home since.
Charlie is a Type 2 diabetic and it is unknown if he has taken the medication for the disease since going missing.
Concerns are growing for his welfare, with his disappearance being described as "completely out-of-character".
Police are now appealing for information from anyone who may know of Charlie's current whereabouts.
He is described as white, 6ft talk with a slim build and long greyish white hair. He was last seen wearing a brown zip-up top and back tracksuit bottoms.
Inspector Caroline Flynn from Drylaw Police Station said: "It is extremely out-of character for Charlie to not return home, or tell anyone where he is going.
"This, coupled with his need to take daily medication for his diabetes, makes it very important for us to locate him as soon as possible and ensure he is alright.
"Anyone with information that can assist with our ongoing inquiries is asked to contact police immediately."
Those with information can contact Drylaw Police Station via 101 and quote incident number 1596 of the 2nd September.
