A SEARCH is underway to find a man who has been reported missing from a town in Lanarkshire. 

Michael Andrews left an address on King Street in the Blairhill area of Coatbridge between 4.30pm and 8pm yesterday. 

Police said it is "unusual" for the 71-year-old not to be in contact with his family and that they are becoming "increasingly concerned" for his well-being. 

Michael is described as 5ft 8ins in height, of medium to heavy build, with thinning grey hair. 

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He is possibly wearing black trainers, dark blue trousers, a red and navy chequered shirt with a purple jumper and dark coloured jacket.

Inspector Karen McColl from Coatbridge Police Office said: “It’s unusual for Michael to not be in contact with his family and they, like us, are becoming increasingly concerned for his well-being.

"If anyone has seen Michael or has dash-cam footage from the area we urge them to get in touch with us via 101 quoting incident number 1013 of December 4, 2021."