POLICE have issued a further appeal for help to trace a man missing from North Lanarkshire.

Specialist officers, search dogs and the police helicopter have all be unsuccessful in tracing Gary Pugh, 34, last seen on Milton Street in Motherwell on October 29.

Gary is described as white, 5ft 8 inches in height and of heavy build with short dark hair.

When he was last seen he was wearing dark-coloured combat trousers, navy checked shirt and a black hat and white markings.

He had grey tent on him and some camping equipment.

Sergeant Gail Nicol of Motherwell Police Office said today: "Despite previous media appeals and extensive searches that have involved a number of resources including the police helicopter, specialist search officers and the dog branch, we have yet to trace Gary or obtain any information on his whereabouts.

"It is completely out of character for him to go missing and not contact his family or friends. Gary has been feeling low lately and as each day goes by, we are becoming increasingly concerned for his safety and wellbeing.

"His family are distraught by his disappearance and we need to know that he is safe and well.

"I would urge anyone who has any information on his whereabouts to contact police.

"I would also ask Gary himself to contact his family or police as a matter of urgency."

Over the next few days, officers will be distributing posters throughout the Motherwell and wider Lanarkshire area.

Anyone with information should contact Police Scotland on 101.