Urgent search for missing man with links to Glasgow and Dumfries and Galloway
An urgent search is under way for a man who was last spotted in Glasgow nearly two days ago.
Police say concerns are growing for the welfare of Richard Henderson, who also has links to Dumfries and Galloway.
The 47-year-old was last seen in Glasgow's Castle Street area at around 7.40pm on Saturday night.
It is thought he may have travelled by bus towards the city centre.
Richard is white, around 5ft 7inches tall, has average build and brown hair.
He was last seen wearing a distinctive black and red zi-up top, beige trousers, black trainers and a light beige summer hat.
He was also carrying two holdalls – one back and the other blue or grey.
Sergeant Scott Gallacher, of Baird Street Police Office, said: 'Extensive enquiries are ongoing to trace Richard and we are becoming concerned for his welfare.
'He has links to the Dumfries and Galloway area as well as Glasgow city centre.
'We are asking anyone who has seen him or knowns where he might be to get in touch.
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'We are also appealing directly to Richard – if you see this appeal, please let us know you are safe and well.'
Anyone who has any information can contact police on 101, quoting incident 3412 of Saturday, May 3.
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