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Appeal to trace missing man

Andrew Moorhouse.

POLICE in Shetland are appealing to the public to help trace local man Andrew Moorhouse who has been missing from his home in Lerwick since the early hours of today (Thursday).

The 47-year-old is described as a keen walker and police said he could be out walking towards the north of the islands.

Moorhouse is described as white, around 5ft 9ins, of stocky build with balding red hair and a beard. He is likely to be wearing outdoor clothing and may be carrying a rucksack.

Anyone who has information or who may have spoken to him should call Police Scotland on 101, quoting incident 1032 of Thursday, 2 July 2020.

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