Fresh appeal for missing Edinburgh man after abandoned car found

58-year old Thomas Saunders was last seen on CCTV footage in ASDA on Sandpiper Drive, Leith on Friday 14th December

Published 1st Jan 2019

A fresh appeal has been launched in the hunt for a missing man after his car was found abandoned in the Arrochar area. 58-year old Thomas Saunders from Edinburgh was last seen on CCTV footage in ASDA on Sandpiper Drive, Leith on Friday 14th December 2018.

His blue Volkswagen Golf GTI (registration S274 OGB) was found near to a forestry track in Ardgartan.

It is not known when he travelled to the Arrochar area, however it is believed he was driving his car.

Thomas is described as white, of medium build, with green eyes and short white/grey hair. He may not be clean shaven.

Sergeant Alan Heron, Helensburgh Police Station, said: “Our officers have been trying to trace Thomas, the owner of a car left abandoned near to a forestry track, and as time goes on we are growing increasingly concerned for him.

“So far we have traced some of his extended relatives, who also want to make sure he is safe and well. We are appealing for anyone who knows of Thomas to also get in touch with us.

“We are also still asking those in the Arrochar area to think back, do you remember seeing his car in this area? How long ago was this? We do now believe that he was the driver of his car before it was parked up.

“I would also like to reiterate, Thomas please get in touch with police - we just want to make sure you are safe and well.”

Anyone with information should contact Police via 101, quoting incident number 1270 of Friday 28 December 2018.