Family’s appeal for missing man, Arnold
Arnold Mouat, 64, last seen one week ago
The family of missing 64-year-old Arnold Mouat have issued an emotional plea for information that might assist police in their search.
Mr Mouat has been missing for two weeks and police have set up a number of specialist resources, including in West Lothian, to try and trace the missing man. In a statement issued through Police Scotland, Arnold’s family said: “We’re overwhelmed by the support shown by the local and wider community and are extremely grateful to everyone who has offered to help find Arnold. “This includes the volunteers who assisted the police with searches yesterday morning and afternoon.
“This has been a very difficult time for all of us and we want to find him as quickly as possible.
“We ask anyone who has information that might assist police with their ongoing search effort to please make contact immediately.
“Likewise, Arnold, if you’re reading this then please let us know that you’re okay.”
Arnold, from Bo’ness, is described as white with a slim build, blue coloured eyes and dark receding hair. He is around six feet three tall and has a North Scotland (Shetland) accent.
He is believed to be wearing blue trainers but the rest of his clothing is unknown. He has previously lived in the Aberdeen and Shetland areas.
Arnold was last seen around 11.30pm on Thursday, July 6, within an address in Panbrae Road, Bo’ness.
He subsequently left the property at some point during the night and has not been seen since. He was reported missing to police on the morning of Friday, July 7.
Officers were in the Bo’ness last Friday, as part of a co-ordinated effort to speak to those who may have been in the local area on Friday, July 7.
A public search of the Bo’ness area was also conducted last Thursday, which was attended by 59 volunteers.
Inspector Jim Young of Falkirk Police Station said: “We are continuing our search to find Arnold today and are again appealing to the public for their assistance.
“‘ I’d like to pay tribute to Arnold’s family who have shown incredible strength during what is undoubtedly a very difficult time. I would also like to thank the public for their assistance throughout this investigation, their support has been crucial.
“Unfortunately we are still looking for that key piece of information that will lead to us finding Arnold and give us the answers his family are desperately seeking.
“I would again ask anyone who remembers seeing Arnold on the morning of Friday, July 7, or recognises his description to come forward. That piece of information may be vital and lead to us tracing Arnold.”
Those with information can contact officers at Falkirk Police Station on 101, quoting incident number 1022 of July 7.
Arnold, if you’re reading this, please let us know that you’re okay...