Police search for missing 63-year-old man in South Lanarkshire

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 25 Oct, 15:02 · Archive

Tom Allan, 63, has been missing from a farm in Stonehouse, South Lanarkshire since Friday morning.

Tom Allan, 63, was reported missing from Westmains Farm in Stonehouse, South Lanarkshire on Friday. He was last seen by his family at around 8.15am that day. Police have launched extensive searches and enquiries across the farmland and wider local area during Storm Boelo, with specialist units including the police helicopter, dive and marine unit, police dogs and mountain rescue teams deployed to assist.

Officers expressed serious concern for Allan's welfare. Inspector Colin Thapar said: "We are very concerned for Tom's welfare and we are keen to trace him as soon as possible. As our searches and enquiries continue, I would urge anyone living, walking or driving in the area to keep a look out for Tom. Please check gardens, sheds and outhouses in case he has sought shelter."

Allan is described as white, around 6ft 1in tall, with grey hair. He was wearing blue overalls and a white cap, and may also be wearing a green jacket. Police are urging the public to contact 101 quoting reference number 2759 if they have seen him or have any information about his whereabouts.

Police search for missing 63-year-old man in South Lanarkshire — Image: The National

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Scots urged to 'check sheds and outbuildings' for man missing during Storm BoeloPOLICE have appealed for help tracing a man who went missing from a farm in South Lanarkshire as Storm Boelo brought severe weather to Scotland.The National · 25 Oct, 14:44
Missing man vanishes during Storm Boelo as Scots urged to check sheds and outbuildingsTom Allan, 63, was reported missing from Westmains Farm in Stonehouse, South Lanarkshire, on Friday.Daily Record · 25 Oct, 13:53

In this story: Tom Allan · Westmains Farm · Stonehouse · South Lanarkshire · Police Scotland · Storm Boelo

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