Police in Lanarkshire issue urgent appeal to trace 86-year-old missing man

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Police in Lanarkshire are asking for the help of the public to trace an 86-year-old man reporting missing from a care home.

James Clark left the Orchard House Care Home in Waygateshaw Road, Crossford, near Carluke around 6.20pm on Saturday, April 1.He was heading along Braidwood Road and was seen a short time later at the junction with Cozieglen but has not been seen since.

Concerns are growing for his welfare.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now. Get all the news from your area – as well as features, entertainment, sport and the latest on Lanarkshire’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – straight to your fingertips, 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories, and allows you to customise your page to the sections that matter most to you.Head to the App Store and never miss a beat in Lanarkshire - iOS - Android James is described as around 5ft 4ins, of slim build with grey hair.

When last seen he was wearing dark navy coloured trousers, a forest green fleece top and black shoes with Velcro straps. He may also have been wearing gloves.Inspector Peter Johnstone said: “James has been missing overnight and we are becoming increasingly concerned.