Concerns for man missing from Lothians for nearly a week

Shawn Watson is known for ‘keeping himself to himself’.

A public appeal has today been made by Police Scotland to try to trace a 39-year-old missing from West Lothian.

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Shawn Watson – also known as Shawn Payne – was last seen on Church Street, Broxburn, on Monday, August 3, between 10am and 11am.

Missing Shawn Watson.Missing Shawn Watson.
Missing Shawn Watson.
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He is white, between 5' 8" and 5' 10" tall, of medium build and dark hair, which may have been dyed a different colour.

When last seen, he was wearing cream coloured shorts, a white t-shirt, black body warmer and cream or white training shoes. He was also carrying a black rucksack.

Police Scotland said he “tends to keep himself to himself” but concern for him is growing.

A spokesperson added that Shawn has also been seen in the Eyemouth and Berwick Upon Tweed areas recently.

Officers are checking CCTV footage for any sightings or information which could assist.

Anyone with any information is asked to call Police Scotland on 101, quoting incident number 0996 of August 4.