{"id":518784,"date":"2026-04-08T03:07:12","date_gmt":"2026-04-08T03:07:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/518784\/"},"modified":"2026-04-08T03:07:12","modified_gmt":"2026-04-08T03:07:12","slug":"urgent-appeal-for-vulnerable-missing-man-as-rucksack-found-near-river","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/518784\/","title":{"rendered":"Urgent appeal for ‘vulnerable’ missing man as rucksack found near river"},"content":{"rendered":"

Police are urgently appealing to trace a vulnerable man missing from Perth after a rucksack containing his belongings was found near a river.<\/p>\n

Richard Massey, 46, was last seen at a bus shelter on Main Road, opposite Kirkhill Drive, in Luncarty around 11am on Saturday, April 4.<\/p>\n

A number 34 bus passed by a short time later, although it\u2019s not known if Richard got on the bus.<\/p>\n

On Monday, officers found the rucksack near to the River Tay at Willowgate.<\/p>\n

He was wearing a white hooded puffer style jacket with black shoulder patches, dark-coloured trousers, white trainers, a dark-coloured baseball cap and reflective sunglasses.<\/p>\n

No-one has seen or heard from Richard since then and concern is growing.<\/p>\n

Extensive enquiries are under way to locate Richard, and officers are checking any relevant CCTV footage for any additional information on where he may have gone.<\/p>\n

Inspector Mark Craig said: \u201cIf anyone has seen Richard or has any information on where he may be, please do get in touch. I would also ask people to check any sheds or outbuildings in case Richard is seeking shelter within.\u201d<\/p>\n

Anyone with information is asked to call Police Scotland via 101.<\/p>\n

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