Police are appealing for information to help trace a man who has been missing from Ayr since Wednesday.

Alexander Singerman, 32, who lives in Glasgow but works in Ayr, was last seen late Wednesday morning near the Agricultural College on the B743 at Auchencruive. He was walking towards St Quivox, South Ayrshire.

He is described as 6ft with short black hair, brown eyes, clean shaven and a sallow complexion. When last seen he was wearing a red and black check lumber jacket.

Sergeant Chris Cochrane at Ayr Police Station said: "Mr Singerman has not been in contact with anyone since he was last seen on Wednesday morning and as such his family are becoming increasingly concerned for his well-being.

"Anyone who has seen Mr Singerman since Wednesday morning or anyone who knows of his present whereabouts is asked to contact Police at Ayr immediately.

"I also urge Mr Singerman himself to contact either his family or police to let us know he is safe and well."

Anyone with information should contact police at Ayr via 101.