A HELICOPTER is currently scanning an area of Lochwinnoch after possible sightings of missing pensioner Allan Burns were reported to police.

The 71-year-old man from Kilbarchan has been missing since last Friday, when he was spotted at around 3.15pm walking onto the village's cycle path, heading towards Lochwinnoch.

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Police have said a couple of possible sightings have been reported to them around Castle Semple Loch, and their focus has switched to the area this afternoon.

Mr Burns, who suffers from dementia, has been described as around 5ft 8in tall, clean shaven, of slim build, with grey hair and green eyes.

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 when he was last seen.

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Anyone with information is urged to call officers on 101 immediately.