Police searching for missing man who could now be in Glasgow

Richie Potts <i>(Image: Police Scotland)</i>
Richie Potts (Image: Police Scotland)
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A fresh appeal has been launched to trace a missing man who police believe could now be in Glasgow.

Richie Potts, 28, from West Lothian, was last seen around 1.15pm on Friday, August 7, 2026, on Nigel Rise in the Dedridge area of Livingston.

He was later reported missing on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, having last been seen wearing a grey zip-up top, two-tone grey trousers and black trainers.

Inspector Kylie Barnard said: "Enquiries remain ongoing to trace Richie, and I am continuing to appeal to the public for any information that could assist in tracing him safely.

"If anyone has seen Richie, or someone matching his description, please get in touch with police.

"I’d also appeal to those in the Livingston area where Richie was last seen to review any private CCTV footage to see if it has captured anyone matching his description."

Richie is described as around 5ft 6ins tall, of medium build, with short light brown hair.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Police Scotland on 101, quoting incident number 1460 of 18 August, 2026.

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