(Image: Police Scotland)
Police are appealing to the public to assist in the search for a missing 63-year-old man in South Lanarkshire during Storm Boelo.
They have asked the public to check sheds and outbuildings as they believe he may have sought shelter in the Stonehouse area.
Tom Allan was last seen by his family around 8.15am on Friday, October 23.
He is described as white and 6ft 1in with grey hair. He was wearing blue overalls and a white cap. He may also be wearing a green jacket.
Tom Allan, 63, was last seen on Friday morning in the Stonehouse area. (Image: Police Scotland)
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A Police Scotland spokesperson said: "Officers in South Lanarkshire are asking the public to check sheds and outbuildings as searches for a missing 63-year-old man remain ongoing in the Stonehouse area.
"Tom Allan was reported missing from Westmains Farm on the evening of Friday, 23 October, 2026 after being last seen by family around 8.15am that morning.
"He is described as white and 6ft 1in with grey hair. He was wearing blue overalls and a white cap. He may also be wearing a green jacket.
"Extensive searches and enquiries to trace him are ongoing on the farmland and the wider local area."
Specialist units, including the police helicopter, dive and marine unit, police dogs, and mountain rescue teams, are assisting. Partner agencies are also supporting them.
Inspector Colin Thapar said: “We are very concerned for Tom’s welfare and we are keen to trace him as soon as possible.
“As our searches and enquiries continue, I would urge anyone living, walking or driving in the area to keep a look out for Tom. Please check gardens, sheds and outhouses in case he has sought shelter.
“If anyone has seen Tom or has any information which may assist us, please contact 101 quoting reference number 2759 of 23 October.”