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Search for missing walker William Robb near Fochabers continues | Search for missing walker William Robb near Fochabers continues |
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A major air and land search for a walker who has been reported missing in Moray has been continuing. | |
William Robb, 75, from the Aberdeen area, was last seen at about 10:30 on Sunday after taking a different route while out walking with friends on the Speyside Way near Fochabers. | William Robb, 75, from the Aberdeen area, was last seen at about 10:30 on Sunday after taking a different route while out walking with friends on the Speyside Way near Fochabers. |
Police officers, mountain rescue teams and dogs were involved in the search for Mr Robb on Sunday. | Police officers, mountain rescue teams and dogs were involved in the search for Mr Robb on Sunday. |
A helicopter from RAF Lossiemouth has also been involved in Monday's search. | A helicopter from RAF Lossiemouth has also been involved in Monday's search. |
'More concerned' | |
Mr Robb is described as 5ft 6in tall, of slim build and was wearing a blue Goretex jacket with trousers and hiking boots. He had a green rucksack. | Mr Robb is described as 5ft 6in tall, of slim build and was wearing a blue Goretex jacket with trousers and hiking boots. He had a green rucksack. |
Grampian Police's Insp Craig Donald said: "With the passage of time coupled with the colder weather conditions, we are getting more and more concerned about his safety and well being." | |
The force appealed for Mr Robb to contact them, or alternatively for a family member to confirm that he was safe and well. | |
Anyone who believes they may know his whereabouts is asked to contact officers. | Anyone who believes they may know his whereabouts is asked to contact officers. |