DETECTIVES hunting a missing Scottish man believe he may be in the North-East.

David Barbour, 71, from the Strathclyde area, has been reported missing from home.

His blue Proton car was this week found abandoned on a track at the bottom of the car park in Charles Street, Gateshead.

He is described as 5ft 10ins tall, medium build, with grey hair and a moustache.

He was last seen wearing a pale green checked open necked shirt, dark brown trousers and gold rimmed spectacles.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Gateshead police station on 0191-454 7555, extension 64126.