PoliceĀ are appealing to find a missing north-east man.
Malcolm Risk, 44, is missing from his home in the Portknockie area of Buckie.
He was last seen by a family member on Church Street, Portknockie, at about 9pm yesterday.
UPDATE: Mr Risk has now been traced safe and well.
Malcolm is described as being 6ft tall, of slim build, with dark brown hair and a dark brown beard.
Local Policing Sergeant Teresa Clark said: “We are anxious to trace Malcom due to the time that has elapsed since he was last seen and appeal to Malcolm to let his family or the police know that he is safe and well.
“Malcolm is 6 feet tall, slim build, and has dark brown hair and a dark brown goatee beard. He wears dark-framed glasses and, when last seen, was wearing a black fleece lined jacket with a brown, high-necked woollen jumper underneath, jeans and blue Adidas trainers.”
“Although Malcolm stays in the Portknockie area he is known to walk along the coast and sometimes as far as the Whitehills and Banff areas.”
“I would urge members of the public, or any of Malcolm’s friends, to contact us if they have any information about her whereabouts.”
Any person who believes they may know the whereabouts of MalcolmĀ is asked to contact Police Scotland on ‘101’ or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 if they wish to remain anonymous.