Police today renewed an appeal to trace a 71-year-old missing man.

Robert Douglas was reported missing on Wednesday, but has since been reported to have been seen near John Smith’s Bay in Smith’s.

Police said Mr Douglas is about 6ft 2in, with a slim build and dark complexion.

He was wearing a blue top, black sweatpants and black sneakers when seen on Tuesday near his home on My Lord’s Bay Lane in Hamilton Parish.

A spokesman added: “Mr Douglas usually walks between his residence and the Crawl Hill Esso service station and the Shelly Bay MarketPlace.”

Anyone with information that could help police trace Mr Douglas should contact police on 247-1624.