FEARS are growing for the safety of a pensioner who went missing from his Glasgow home.

Ronald Thompson, 70, left his home in Fettercairn Avenue, Drumchapel, around 3pm Monday afternoon when he got into his car, a silver Hyndai i30 and drove off.

Extensive inquiries are being carried out in an effort to trace Mr Thompson. However, police have so far been unable to trace him.

He often visited the Loch Lomond and Luss areas and officers are reviewing CCTV images as part of the ongoing inquiry to try and locate him.

His family and police are becoming increasingly concerned - he has never gone missing before and it's not like him not to be in touch with his wife and family.

Mr Thompson is described as white, 5ft 10ins, with a slim build and short grey hair.

Inspector Mandy Rorrison, from Glasgow North West Police Office, said: "We are becoming increasingly concerned for Mr Thompson's safety and wellbeing. He is a devoted husband and has never gone missing before - the fact that his family has not heard from him is extremely worrying.

"I am appealing to the public for their help and assistance to trace him and to get in touch if they have any information. If you have seen him or have any knowledge as to his whereabouts please contact us - the safety and wellbeing of Mr Thompson remains a priority."

Anyone with information on Mr Thompson should contact Glasgow North West Police Office on 0141 532 3654.