CONCERN is growing for a man who has been missing since yesterday morning.
Duncan Andrew Anderson was last seen around 6.45am on Wednesday October 14 leaving a house on Buckstone Loan East in Edinburgh.
The 56-year-old, who goes by his middle name Andy, hasn't been in touch with friends or family since and they are becoming increasingly concerned for his welfare.
Police have now appealed for the public's help in tracing him , and have deployed dog handlers and the air support unit as part of the search.
He is around 5ft 10in tall, with a large build and short grey hair.
Andy also has a mark over his right eye, and may have been wearing tracksuit bottoms and a long sleeved top when he disappeared.
Inspector David Robertson who is leading the investigation, said: "An extensive operation is now underway in an effort to trace Andy.
"His disappearance is out of character and with temperatures set to drop dramatically this evening, I would urge anyone who has seen him to contact police.
"The information we have at this stage suggests that he may be in the Mortonhall area of the city and anyone with information should contact police on 101 or speak to an officer.
"I also appeal to Andy to please contact police or your family to let us know that you are safe."
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