Cops searching for missing Scots pensioner release details of fresh sighting
Anthony Alexander appears to have travelled to London from Aberdeen after he was reported missing to police.
Cops searching for a missing Scots pensioner have discovered that he travelled to London on the day he was last seen.
Anthony Alexander, from Aberdeen, was last spotted around 8.20pm on Tuesday, May 13, leaving King's Cross railway station on Euston Road in London, following enquiries by Police Scotland.
The 67-year-old was previously reported missing from the Rosehill Court area of Aberdeen, where he was last seen on the morning of May 13 around 11.30am. It now appears he travelled south.
His disappearance has sparked "growing concern" among family, friends, and police officers, who are appealing for information to trace the Scot.
Anthony is described as being around 5ft 9ins tall, of average build, with short dark hair. He is believed to have been wearing a rust-coloured jacket, an orange T-shirt, purple trousers, and black and orange Trespass trainers at the time he was last seen.
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Inspector Lisa Kerr said: 'Our enquiries are ongoing and we are continuing to work to establish Anthony's whereabouts. We are becoming increasingly concerned for his welfare and I would urge anyone who has seen him, or has information that could assist, to contact us.'
Anyone with information is urged to contact Police Scotland on 101, quoting incident number 0596 of Wednesday, May 14, 2025.
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