Artificial images show Clydebank man 22 years after disappearance
David was last seen on 30 March in the Rowardennan area, east of Loch Lomond, where his black Ford Focus was found. He was reported missing the following day.Detectives say there have been just two potential sightings of him since he disappeared - one in Sussex in 2017 and another in the Tower Hill underground station in London 2019.David has been described as 5ft 9in tall with a slim build and dark brown hair.Det Insp David Lavery said: "We regularly review unsolved missing person cases and there have always been unanswered questions around David's disappearance.""These latest images show what David may look like now. If anyone recognises David from these images, or has any information that can help our inquiries, please contact us.
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