Family search for missing father

George Patrick is diabetic and needs his insulin

The son of a Fife pensioner who has been missing for five days has pleaded with him to get in touch.

George Patrick, 70, from Cupar, took the F2 bus to St Michaels junction just before noon on Thursday and there have been no confirmed sightings since.

His family have been searching the area, speaking to local people and have put up "missing" posters.

Meanwhile, police are continuing to search for Ann Robb, 82, who has been missing from Leuchars since Sunday.

Mr Patrick's son, Joe, said: "We're into day five now and we're obviously becoming a lot more concerned about his whereabouts.

"He's 70 years old, he's a diabetic, he's insulin dependent.

"By now, five days later, he will be needing insulin and medical attention."

Joe Patrick and his sister have been out looking for their father every day.

They have also put up his picture around Leuchars and Tayport and in golf clubs, bars, and shops and have spoken to dog walkers, bed and breakfast owners, taxi drivers and bus drivers.

Ann Robb left to go to church but it appears she never got there

They hope someone will have spotted their father, who is about 6ft tall, with a large build and short grey hair. He was last seen wearing a three-quarter length red winter coat.

The family said his disappearance was totally out of character.

Mr Patrick said: "If he felt for some reason he needed to get away for a break or needed some time on his own - just give us a ring or give the police a ring, just to let somebody know that he's okay.

"That's all we're asking, we just need to know that he's okay. It's the not knowing what's happening is the hardest thing."

Mrs Robb left her house in Leuchars at about 1130 GMT on Sunday to go to St Athernaise Church, Leuchars, but it appears she may not have attended the service.

She is 5ft 4in tall with short grey hair and was wearing a blue head scarf and dark pink anorak. She was carrying a dark grey canvas shopping bag.