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15.10.2023 - 22:51 / dailyrecord.co.uk
Police have launched an urgent search for a missing pensioner who they say "may appear confused".
William Rutherford, 78, was last seen in Bothwell Road, Hamilton, between 11.30am and 1pm on Sunday, October 15.
He is white, 5ft7in tall, of slim to medium build and is balding with grey hair. He was wearing a navy jacket, dark blue trousers, black shoes and a grey flat cap.
Inspector Michael Anderson, East Kilbride Police Station, said: "Mr Rutherford has not been missing before. He tends to frequent Hamilton Town Centre and also walk from his home to Strathclyde Country Park in Motherwell.
"Mr Rutherford, if approached, may appear confused, so we would ask that anyone who has seen him, to contact police as soon as possible.
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"Officers have been checking CCTV since he was reported missing this evening and are liaising with bus and taxi companies in case they come across him.
"If you have any information that could help police trace Mr Rutherford, then
Three people have been arrested in connection with child sexual exploitation offences dating back to the early 2000s. Officers carried out raids in Stockport today (November 3) as part of Operation Green Jacket.
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