A man who vanished from a Glasgow hospital has sparked a police investigation.
Richard Lamb last seen at Gartnaval Hospital in the West End on Monday, July 6. The 54-year-old is described as being around six feet tall and of a medium build with blue eyes, brown hair and a tattoo on his left shoulder
When last seen he was wearing ripped jeans and a blue and green checked top. Police have received reports claiming that Richard might be driving a silver Vauxhall Astra, these reports are unconfirmed at this stage.
He has been known to visit Lochwinnoch, Renfrewshire where police are searching. Greater Glasgow Police Division released a statement on Tuesday morning.
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It read: "Police Scotland is seeking the assistance of the public in trying to locate a 54-year-old man, missing from Glasgow since Wednesday, July 6. Richard Lamb was last seen at around 6pm leaving Gartnavel Hospital, Glasgow.
"Richard is around six feet tall with a medium build, blue eyes, brown hair and a tattoo on his left shoulder When last seen he was wearing ripped jeans and a blue and green checked top.
"Unconfirmed reports have suggested he may be driving a silver-coloured Vauxhall Astra. Richard has been known to visit the Lochwinnoch area and enquiries are being conducted in that location.
"If anyone has seen or has any information as to Richard’s whereabouts, please call Police Scotland via 101, quoting incident number 2994 of July 6."
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