Police are appealing for information on a missing 70-year-old man.

Alastair has been missing since around 2pm today, August 10, last seen in Atherton Town Centre.

Police are growing ‘increasingly concerned’ about his whereabouts and are asking the public if they have seen him to get in touch.

Alastair is described as a white male, 5’8 tall, slim build with short grey hair.

He was last seen wearing jeans, a grey zip up hoodie, a pale shirt and work boots.

A spokesperson for Greater Manchester Police said: “Can you help police find a missing man from Atherton?

The Bolton News: Alastair, 70, has gone missingAlastair, 70, has gone missing (Image: GMP)

“Alastair (70) was last seen around Atherton town centre this afternoon (10/8/23).

“Officers are becoming increasingly concerned about Alastair and want to make sure he is safe and well.”

If you have any information of his whereabouts, please call police on 0161 856 7165 quoting log 1979 of 10/8/23.

Always call 999 in emergency.

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