Body found at Scots harbour in search for missing pensioner as family notified

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A body has been found in the search for a missing Scots pensioner.Officers recovered the body from Lossiemouth Harbour earlier today while looking for the missing 86-year-old Ian Ritchie.The body was discovered at around 2pm today and Ian's family have been informed, while formal identification has yet to take place.

He was first reported missing overnight after being last seen at around 5pm in the Dunbar Street area of the town.The force described him as 5ft 7ins tall, of medium build, with short grey hair, as the search to locate him began.A frantic search was launched to locate him, with authorities describing him as 5ft 7ins tall, of medium build, with short grey hair.There are no suspicious circumstances surrounding the death, according to Police Scotland.

A report will be submitted to the Procurator Fiscal.A Police Scotland spokesperson said: "Around 2pm on Tuesday, 18 February 2025, we were made aware of a body in the water at Lossiemouth Harbour."Formal identification has still to take place, however, the family of Ian Ritchie, 86, who was reported missing in the area, have been informed."There are not believed to be any suspicious circumstances, and a report will be sent to the Procurator Fiscal."Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today.You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland.No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team.All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in!If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'.We also treat our community members to special