An urgent appeal has been launched to trace a vulnerable man missing from a Renfrewshire village.

Alan Woods, 65, has not been seen since around 11am after going missing in Howwood.

He is known to frequent across Renfrewshire and Inverclyde as well as Glasgow, Ayr and Largs.

Alan is currently using a crutch and has a cast on his left arm.

It is believed Allan is driving a Grey Ford Kuga motor vehicle registration number G1 ADW.

A spokesperson for Police Scotland said: "We are concerned for Allan’s safety and wellbeing.

"He is a vulnerable adult who we are keen to trace as soon as possible.

“Anyone who has seen Allan or anyone who knows of his present whereabouts is asked to contact police immediately via telephone number 101 quoting incident number 1522 of 30/10/2019.”