Public asked to check property in search for missing Kiltarlity man James Paton
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Searches have been continuing today for 72-year-old missing man James Paton, who was last seen in the Beauly area on Monday.
Mr Paton was last seen driving his Dacia Duster on the Fanellan Farm Road, near to Ruttle Woods on the south side of the River Beauly.
It is believed that he was going to walk his dog in the woods when he was last seen.
Inspector Mark Czerniakiewicz, from Burnett Road police station in Inverness, said: “Officers have been searching the Ruttle Woods area over the last three days, including specialist search units, dogs, and our partners from Dundonnel Mountain Rescue Team, Scottish Fire and Rescue, and the HM Coastguard helicopter.
“We have also had the invaluable assistance of the local community, with around 110 volunteers carrying out searches on Christmas Day and a similar number out in force today.
“We would ask local residents to check their land and outbuildings at this time, as well as urging anyone with information about James’s whereabouts to get in touch as soon as possible.”
James is described as 5ft 5ins tall, of stout build with a grey beard and hair and wears glasses.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Police on 101, quoting incident 3111 of 23 December.
