Shoreline search after man left cab in Burntisland

Police have searched the shoreline around Burntisland to find a missing man.

The action was sparked after a taxi driver was concerned over the safety a man as he left his cab in the early hours of the morning.

The incident was sparked after the man got out of a cab at the junction of Kirkton Road and Kirkton Drive at 2.45 a.m on Friday.

He got out of a white Mercedes Vito taxi.

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He is described as white, aged 45-50 years-old with a bald head and with a red goatee beard and is believed to be wearing blue jeans and a dark top.

His name is unknown, but it is believed that he could stay in the Inverkeithing area..

Police have since carried out a search of the shoreline around Burntisland amid concerns for his safety.

Inspector Mike Matthewson said: “We are very concerned for this man’s welfare and it is important that we trace him as soon as possible.

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“I would ask anyone who was in the area of Kirkton Road or Kirkton Drive at that time of the morning and saw a man getting out of a white taxi, matching this gentleman’s description, to get in touch with us as soon as possible.

Similarly anyone who recognises the description of this man, who is a friend or an associate and hasn’t seen or heard from him in the last couple of days to get in touch.”

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