A MAN has been reported missing from his home in Wishaw.

Peter Paterson was last seen near Ayr Central shopping centre at around 11.30am on Sunday. 

Glasgow Times:

His movements since then are not known, and officers are now appealing for help to trace the 39-year-old. 

While Peter is known to travel, police say they are keen to ensure he is "safe and well" and are urging anyone with information on his whereabouts to contact police on 101, quoting incident number 2554 of Monday, July 25. 

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Peter is described as being 6ft 2in tall with a tanned complexion, dark hair and a tattoo on his forearm. 

He was last seen wearing a grey t-shirt with a small yellow logo, a grey hooded top, black trousers, and black and white Nike trainers, and he was carrying a rucksack.