Officers are appealing for assistance to help trace a man who has been reported missing from the Rhynie area of Aberdeenshire.
Alan Jones, 52, was last seen in the Rhynie area on Monday, May 21, and has not been seen since.
He was reported as missing on Friday.
Alan has been described as 5ft 11in tall with short brown hair and he speaks with an English accent.
He may be wearing dark jeans and a dark t-shirt.
Inspector David Hoyle said: “We are growing increasingly concerned for Alan’s welfare and so I would ask that if anyone recalls seeing him this week to call us with details.
“Also, if Alan becomes aware of our appeal to trace him, I would ask that he gets in contact with us to let us know he is safe and well.”
It is understood that police and forensic teams have been called to his home on Main Street, Rhynie.
“If anyone has any information about his whereabouts I would ask that they contact Police Scotland on 101 quoting reference 4814 of 25 May. “