24/03/2005

Concern grows over missing Lisburn man

Police in Lisburn have said they are “extremely concerned” for the well being of a 51-year-old local man, who went missing from a local hospital nearly two weeks ago.

Wilbert Scott, who is described as being 5’ 4”, of thin build, with short black, greying hair, a moustache and wearing glasses, was last seen at Lagan Valley Hospital at 5.30 pm on Saturday March 12. He was wearing blue jeans and a blue fleece.

Extensive searches of the local area have been carried out and police have appealed for anyone with information on his whereabouts or movements since tea-time on Saturday March 12 to contact detectives on 028 9266 5212.

(MB/SP)

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