Police and coastguard have launched a land and sea search near Lossiemouth for a missing person.
Officers are appealing for information to help trace 33-year-old John Geddes, who has been reported missing from the Moray town.
Coastguard helicopter 151 from Inverness was involved in the overnight operation off the coast of Lossiemouth.
Search teams have also been working since 1am this morning.
Missing person John Geddes from Lossiemouth
Officers issued a statement this morning to say “extensive” inquiries are ongoing to trace Mr Geddes.
He was last seen in the Coulardhill area at around 10.30pm on Monday, November 11.
Mr Geddes is around 5ft 8ins in height and of slim build with short brown hair.
When last seen he was wearing a khaki green fleece, black trousers with reflective orange strips and blue Adidas trainers.
Members of the public are being asked to check sheds and outbuildings as searches continue.
Inspector Keith Greg said: “We are growing increasingly concerned for John’s welfare and we need to make sure he is safe and well.
“We have significant resources dedicated to this inquiry and are asking people to check private CCTV footage, including doorbell and dash cam in the Lossiemouth area.
“I am also asking anyone living, walking or driving in the area to keep a look out for John. Please check sheds, outhouses, hedges and wooded areas in case he has sought shelter.
“If anyone has seen John or knows where he might be then please call us on 101, quoting reference number 0113 of Tuesday, November 12.”
Helicopter 151 assisting in search
A spokesman for the coastguard in Aberdeen said: “There is a search at Lossiemouth that we have been assisting in.
“We tasked helicopter 151 from Inverness to assist.
“It is a search for a missing person and is ongoing.”
The spokesman confirmed it was a “police-led search” in inland and coastal areas, and directed further questions to police.
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