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Jack Aitchison

Vulnerable man, 51, missing from Wishaw home sparks urgent police search

Concerns are growing over the whereabouts of a vulnerable man missing from Wishaw .

Philip Devine, known locally as Dean, was last seen at around 8am on Friday, May 24 in the town's Lomond Drive.

He was reported missing after failing to return home - something "out of character" for the 51-year-old.

An appeal has been launched to find missing vulnerable man Philip Devine, known locally as Dean (Police handout)

Despite extensive police enquiries, attempts to locate Dean have so far proved unsuccessful.

Friends of the vulnerable man have taken to Facebook in their bid to track him down.

Maggie Hendry wrote: "Dean praying your safe and well and get home to your loved ones...a true gentleman".

Christopher O'Neill added: "Come home Dean or get in touch. Such a lovely man too. Hope you’re ok buddy".

Dean is described as white, around 5ft5in tall, with a slim build, sallow skin, balding and has a black moustache.

He normally wears spectacles. It’s not known what clothing he was wearing but he normally wears a black beanie hat.

Dean enjoys walking and has visited the Clyde Valley on a number of occasions.

Inspector Andy MacDonald said: "This is out of character for Philip and his family is very worried about him.

"We are continuing to check CCTV footage for any information which could assist us in locating Philip.

"I am appealing to anyone who may have seen Philip or who has any information or knowledge as to his whereabouts to contact us."

Anyone with information is asked to contact police via 101, quoting incident number 1518 of May 25, 2019.

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