POLICE have released a CCTV clip of the last sighting of missing pensioner Allan Burns.

The 71-year-old from Kilbarchan, who suffers from dementia, was last spotted on the village's cycle path, heading towards Lochwinnoch, on Friday at around 3.15pm.

When Mr Burns did not return home on Friday, his family reported him missing. 

Mr Burns went out walking without his medication and police are beocoming increasingly concerned for his safety, particuarly in freezing temperatures.

The pensioner is described as being about 5’ 8” in height, slim build with short grey hair, green eyes and clean shaven. When last seen he was wearing a grey tammy hat, a khaki green waterproof jacket with a tartan lining, dark blue jeans, grey walking boots and a maroon and grey striped scarf.

Inspector Jim Cast, based in Johnstone, said: "Allan is without his medication and as every day passes without contact from him our concerns is increasing. The weather is extremely cold at the moment and this makes finding Allan safe and well even more important.

“We are aware he goes walking along the cycle path regularly and knows the Kilbarchan, Lochwinnoch and Castle Semple areas well.

“If you use the cycle path and recognise his description and remember seeing him please contact us. I would also urge anyone who uses the cycle path to look out for him.

"If Allan sees or hears our appeal please let police or your family know that you’re safe.”

People are being urged to check garages and outbuildings as well as any private CCTV footage.

Call 101 with any information.