Fears are growing for a man who has gone missing in Edinburgh having only arrived in the city earlier this month.
William Robinson is originally from Bedfordshire but made the 350-plus mile journey to the Scottish capital in the last two weeks.
While the 38-year-old was last seen in the Bedfordshire area on 13 April, police say there have been CCTV sightings of him on Princes Street on both Sunday, 14 April and Monday, 22 April.
Officers are keen to trace him and wants anyone who thinks they've seen him, or knows where he might be, to come forward.
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He is described as being white, around 5ft 11ins tall and of stocky build. He has long dark hair and a beard, and is likely to be carrying a large rucksack. He could be wearing a blue or camouflage jacket and a multi-coloured hat.
Police say he is also known as Bob Dawson or Bob Roberts.
Inspector Trish Robertson from Howdenhall Police Station said: “As the passage of time increases we are growing concerned for William’s welfare and would ask anyone who may have seen him in Edinburgh city centre, or the surrounding area, to contact us as soon as possible.
“Equally anyone who may have spoken to William, or knows of his current whereabouts, should contact officers immediately.”
Contact Police Scotland on 101, quoting incident number 1151 of 22 April.
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