Police grow 'increasingly worried' for missing Scot
Police Scotland are urgently appealing for help to find Alan Niven, who has been missing from Livingston since Sunday.
The 54-year-old was last seen at around 11.20am on 13 July in Tweed Drive. Alan is described as slim, about 5ft 8in tall, with short red/auburn hair. He was wearing a blue t-shirt, dark trousers, white trainers, and carrying a white bag.
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Inspector David McMillan said: 'It is out of character for Alan not to be in touch with family and friends and they are growing increasingly concerned for him.
'We are appealing to anyone who may have seen or heard from Alan or who may have any information on his whereabouts to please contact us.'
If you can assist, please contact Police Scotland on 101 quoting reference 2977 of 14 July, 2025.
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