Glasgow police re-appeal for missing man from Govan

Police in Glasgow have renewed an appeal for information to help trace Vincent Barr who remains missing from the Govan area.

The 54-year-old, also known as Vinny or Bardo to his friends, was last seen at around 9.10pm on Friday, 18 September, 2020.

The most recent confirmed sighting of Vincent is on CCTV footage leaving Glasgow city centre over the Tradeston footbridge, known locally as the ‘squiggly’ bridge, and walking into the Tradeston area of Glasgow.

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Sergeant Bob Anderson, Helen Street Police Station, said: "Concerns for Vincent's welfare and wellbeing are increasing as time passes.

Police in Glasgow have renewed an appeal for information to help trace Vincent Barr who remains missing from the Govan area.Police in Glasgow have renewed an appeal for information to help trace Vincent Barr who remains missing from the Govan area.
Police in Glasgow have renewed an appeal for information to help trace Vincent Barr who remains missing from the Govan area.

"We have been carrying out extensive enquiries but so far have not been able to confirm any sightings of Vincent since 18 September.

"We know Vincent frequents the city centre and also the Saracen, Possil and West End areas of the city.

"I would urge members of the public or those who know Vincent to report any possible sightings of him to police.

“Once again I appeal directly to Vincent to please get in touch with someone if you see this. We just want to make sure that you are safe and well.

“Anyone with information is requested to contact Helen Street Police Station, Govan, via 101, quoting incident number 1116 of 20 September 2020".

Vincent is described as white, 5ft 6in in height, medium build, short light brown hair and brown eyes. He walks with a slight limp.

When last seen he was wearing a grey Nike hoodie, black jogging bottoms and grey training shoes.

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