A missing pensioner’s car was found parked in an area often used by hikers to get up a Scottish mountain.
The police are looking for an 84-year-old John Smith, known as Frank, from Nottingham.
On Saturday, officials launched a call for information and it was believed that the avid mountain hiker intended to walk in the Crianlarich and Oban area.
Police have now confirmed that they have found his gray Mazda 6 property in a parking lot often used by hikers to reach Ben Cruachan.
The 84-year-old from Nottingham was last seen leaving the Crianlarich Hotel
(Image: Police Scotland)
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The area is being searched with the assistance of the Scottish Mountain Rescue Team.
Dumbarton Police Station Inspector Emma Louise Scott said, “We are increasingly concerned about Frank and the police and partner agencies are making significant efforts to locate him.
“I would like to ask anyone who thinks they have seen or spoken to Frank at any time since Thursday morning to contact me urgently.
“I would also like to ask all other hikers in the area to be vigilant, and if you think you have information that might help with your search, please get in touch.
“Anyone who has seen Frank or has information about his whereabouts is urged to contact the Scottish Police on Incident Number 0922 dated August 7th via 101.”
Frank is described as six feet tall and slender, with gray hair thinning at the top.
Most recently, it was known that he wore a dark jacket, gray trousers, a white shirt and a striking white sun cap.
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