Police are searching for a missing Bellshill man who hasn't been seen since the early hours of Friday morning.
Officers believe Lawrence Penswick may have travelled to Strathclyde Country Park after some of his belongings were discovered near the loch.
The 57-year-old was last seen at 2.40am on Friday and Babylon Road and his family are growing increasingly concerned for his welfare.
Police are urging anyone with information to come forward.
An appeal issued by the Lanarkshire Police Division on Sunday advised: "Officers in North Lanarkshire are appealing for assistance from the public to trace missing person Lawrence Penswick.
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"The 57-year-old was last seen around 2.40am on Friday, 3 December, at Babylon Road in Bellshill.
"It's believed he has travelled to Strathclyde Country Park after some of his belongings were recovered near the south side of Strathclyde Loch.
"Lawrence is described as a black male, 5ft 10inches tall, of a medium build with short black hair. He was last seen wearing a grey ‘bubble’ style jacket and a dark coloured baseball cap.
"His family are growing increasingly concerned for his welfare, and if anyone has any information relating to his whereabouts, or any possible sightings of him, it's asked local officers are contacted via 101, citing reference number 2311 of 4 December."
