Police have launched an appeal to trace a 'vulnerable' pensioner missing from Johnstone.

Alan Woods was last seen in the Howwood area at around 11am on Wednesday morning and officers are increasingly concerned for his welfare.

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The 65-year-old, known to frequent the Renfrewshire, Inverclyde, Ayr and Largs areas, is described as white, around 5'8, with a medium build and grey receding hair.

He currently requires the use of a crutch and has a casy on his left arm.

It is believed Allan is driving a Grey Ford Kuga motor vehicle registration number G1 ADW.

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Sergeant Pamela Grant of Renfrew Police Office Said: "We are concerned for Allan’s safety and wellbeing. He is a vulnerable adult who we are keen to trace as soon as possible."

“Anyone who has seen Allan or anyone who knows of his present whereabouts is asked to contact police immediately via telephone number 101 quoting incident number 1522 of Wednesday, October 30.”