POLICE are appealing for information to help trace a missing 52-year-old man who disappeared from his Ayr home. 

Officers are looking for help to trace Michael Webster who has not been seen since Wednesday, January 29 in Ayr. 

Enquiries have established that Michael may have been in the Dingwall area of Ross-shire in the Highlands on Wednesday, February 5.

He is described as being 6ft tall and of medium build with brown hair.

He currently lives in Ayr town centre and has previous links to both Dingwall and the Bath area in Somerset.

Chief Inspector Brian Anderson, South Ayrshire area commander who is leading enquiries to trace Michael, said: "Michael is a keen walker and is known to camp out or sleep rough.

"However, we are concerned for him, particularly given the amount of time he has now been out of contact.

"I would urge anyone who has information about his whereabouts or who may have seen him to come forward. If Michael himself sees this then please get in touch to let us know you are safe and well.

"Anyone who can help can call 101, quoting incident 2450 of February 5."