The Courier & Advertiser (Perth and Perthshire Edition)
Fear that missing OAP may have drowned
The disapearance of a Perthshire pensioner remains a mystery, though police fear he may have fallen in a river and been swept away.
Two months on from when he was last seen, officers from Police Scotland Tayside Division continue to make inquiries as to the whereabouts of 81-year-old William Elder.
THE DISAPPEARANCE of a Perthshire pensioner remains a mystery although police fear he may have fallen in a river and have been swept away.
Two months on from when he was last seen, officers from Police Scotland continue to make inquiries as to the whereabouts of 81-year-old William Elder, pictured.
“Sadly, there h av e been no new sightings of William,” said Sergeant Caroline McNaughton.
“Given his age and time missing and the last sighting ofWilliam, we are concerned that there is a possibility he may have fallen in the River Tummel whilst walking in the area.
“We have asked specialists from Police Scotland’s marine support unit to advise us on searching areas of the river but with the recent heavy rainfall, water levels are extremely high at the moment and the river is fast flowing.
“This has delayed the river search but this will take place as soon as it is safe to do so.
“We have been keeping in regular contact with Mr Elder’s family but understand that he has another sister by the name of Janet Elder.
“She may have married a Robert or Bob Reid and was last known to be living in the Perth area in the late 1980s.
“If anyone knows where Janet is now, we would very much like to get in touch with her.”
Mr Elder was last seen at 10.45am on Tuesday December 10 at his home address in James Court, Pitlochry.
He is described as being five feet tall, of slim build and has brown, greying hair.
He was wearing a green waxed jacket, black trousers and brown boots.