Search for man scaled back

Police have said they will act on any new information in the search for a missing 90-yearold as efforts to trace him are scaled back after a six-month operation.

William Ritchie, known as Bill, was reported missing on 14 January when neighbours noticed he had not gone about his usual routine of walking around Fraserburgh.

A major search operation was launched involving Police Scotland helicopter, dog and diving units, but no trace was found.

The last verified sighting on CCTV was taken from Asda in the town on 21 December last year, but a number of people told officers they saw Mr Ritchie in and around the town in the days leading up to him being reported missing.

In the past six months the search team has reviewed key areas, including the shore and rural routes. Detective Inspector Stewart Drummond said leads have been exhausted.