*Update - James McNaughton has been traced safe and well

A SEARCH has been launched for a missing Barrhead man with "concerns growing".

James McNaughton, 38, was last seen on Carlibar Road late yesterday evening around 10pm. 

He was last spotted wearing white tracksuit bottoms, a blue t-shirt, a black body warmer and a grey beanie hat. He also wears glasses.

He is described to be around 5ft 8ins, of slim build and with short black hair.

Officers believe that he may have travelled in his red Peugeot 2008 car, with the registration SA73 LVM, to the West coast heading towards Prestwick.

Sergeant Dean Shankie said: “Concerns are growing for James and we need to make sure he is safe and well. We are asking anyone who has seen him or knows where he is to get in touch.

“He is believed he has travelled in his red Peugeot 2008 car, registration SA73 LVM, to the Floak area of Ayrshire, north of Fenwick and possibly on towards Prestwick.

“If you can help them please call us on 101, quoting reference number 0333 of Wednesday, January 17, 2024.”