MISSING FATHER, 63, STILL UNFOUND AFTER A WEEK AS POLICE RENEW APPEAL AMID STORM BOELO SEARCH
Tom Allan was last seen by his family at a farm in South Lanarkshire on October 23. As specialist teams continue searching, his loved ones are pleading for anyone with information to come forward.
A 63-year-old father remains missing after disappearing from a farm in Scotland more than a week ago, as police renew their appeal for information and his family makes an emotional plea for help.
Tom Allan was last seen by his family at around 8:15 a.m. on Friday, October 23, in the Westmains Farm area near Stonehouse, South Lanarkshire. He was reported missing later that evening.
His disappearance came as Storm Boelo brought severe weather to parts of Scotland. However, authorities have not established whether the storm had any connection to what happened to him.
Extensive search operation continues
Police Scotland says extensive searches and enquiries are continuing across the farmland and surrounding areas.
Specialist teams have been involved in the operation, including the police helicopter, dive and marine unit, police dogs and mountain rescue teams, alongside partner agencies.
Officers have also urged residents to check their gardens, sheds, outhouses and other outbuildings in case Tom sought shelter there.
Inspector Kenny MacRobert said police remained very concerned for Tom’s welfare and appealed to anyone who may have been in the area during the past week to report anything they remember.
Motorists have also been asked to review dashcam footage for possible sightings or other information that could assist the investigation.
His family is desperate for answers
As the search continues, Tom’s relatives have turned to social media to share his photograph and ask the public to help bring him home.
His daughter, Gayle, shared details of the clothing he was wearing when he left home that morning, hoping someone might recognize him.
She said he was wearing a white cap with a dark brim, navy blue boiler suit, green wellington boots and a green waterproof jacket, with a red-collared jacket underneath.
His niece, Katy, also shared an emotional message marking one week since his disappearance, urging people to continue sharing the appeal.
The family is still waiting for answers about what happened after Tom was last seen.
What was Tom Allan wearing?
Tom is described as white, approximately 6ft 1in tall, with grey hair.
When last seen, he was wearing:
- A white cap with a dark brim
- A navy blue boiler suit
- Green wellington boots
- A green waterproof jacket
- A red-collared jacket underneath
Police are asking anyone who may have seen Tom, noticed anything unusual or captured relevant footage to contact them.
Anyone with information is urged to call Police Scotland on 101, quoting reference number 2759 of October 23.
For his family, every possible sighting could matter. They are asking the public not to stop sharing his photograph and to help bring Tom home.
