The car belonging to Richard Lyon, who has been missing for over a week, and is thought by Police to possibly be hillwalking, has been found on Doune Street, Dunblane.
Mr Lyon, who is aged 59 and from Kirkmichael in South Ayrshire, was last seen by his family on 2 August. His family say that his disappearance is completely out of character and they are extremely concerned for his safety. Last week Police launched an appeal for walkers and members of the public to keep an eye out for the keen hillwalker and Munroist.
Strathclyde Police are looking into the possibility that Mr Lyon may be walking in the hills near Dunblane and officers are keen to hear from anyone who may have seen him in the local area. When he was last seen he was wearing jeans, a T-shirt and training shoes. On Tuesday Mr Lyon’s son, David, flew into Scotland from his home in Melbourne, Australia, to make an appeal to help find his father. A Facebook page has been set up with photos of Mr Lyon and requests for help.
Insp Andrew Clapperton told the BBC: “As each day passes we are growing increasingly concerned for Mr Lyon’s wellbeing, particularly since his car has now been recovered. We are very concerned for his safety, and therefore I would urge anyone with information on his whereabouts to get in touch with officers at Ayr Police Office on 01292 664 000.”