Police in Forth Valley are appealing for information in order to trace 64-year-old man Arnold Mouat, who has now been missing for four weeks.

Arnold was last seen around 11.30pm on Thursday, July 6, within an address on Panbrae Road, Bo’ness. He then left the property at some point during the night and has not been seen since. He was reported missing to police on the morning of Friday, July 7.

Officers are still conducting searches of the local and wider area and police would like to thank members of the public who have assisted in the search for Arnold.

Arnold is described as a white man with a slim build, blue coloured eyes and dark receding hair. He is around 6ft 3” tall and has a North Scotland (Shetland) accent.

He is believed to be wearing blue trainers but the rest of his clothing is unknown. In the last four weeks officers have conducted an extensive search to trace Arnold. Several specialist resources have been deployed to both Bo’ness and the wider area.

Search and rescue officers have been deployed along with police dogs. The Police Scotland Marine Unit has been deployed and have used specialist equipment in the water near Bo’ness.

A media campaign has been launched with a poster, which was distributed across the local area. Over 50 volunteers also participated in various searches in order to assist police efforts.

Inspector Martin Rutland, Community Inspector for the Bo’ness area, said: “Our search for Arnold is ongoing and we are still activity looking to trace him.

“I would like to pay tribute to Arnold’s family for their support throughout this time. I would also like to thank the public and media for their assistance throughout this investigation, the response to our appeal has been overwhelming.

“Unfortunately we are still looking for that key piece of information that will give us the answers that Arnold’s family are desperately seeking.

“I would again ask anyone who remembers seeing Arnold in the Bo’ness area either on the night of Thursday, July 6, or the early morning of Friday, July 7, or recognises his description to come forward. That piece of information may be vital and may be what leads us to tracing Arnold.”

Those with information regarding Arnold’s whereabouts can contact officers at Grangemouth Police Station on 101, quoting incident number 1022 of July 7.