A MASSIVE search has been launched to trace a missing Greenock man who hasn't been seen for more than a week.
Paul Dowds disappeared on Friday, August 17.
The 44-year-old is required to take daily medication, however, it is believed he doesn't have it with him.
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Paul is described as about 6ft in height, slim build, a shaven head, a large scar on the right side of his face from his ear to mouth and a tattoo of an SAS emblem on his right bicep.
He may also be wearing glasses.
Chief Inspector Debbie Reilly of Greenock Police Office, said: "We are becoming increasingly concerned for the safety and well-being of Paul as each day passes without contact.
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"Anyone who has seen Paul or has information about his current whereabouts is asked not to approach him but to get in touch with Police Scotland via 101 as a matter of urgency - quoting incident 2143 of 24th August 2018.
"If Paul sees our appeal I would urge him to contact us or his family or friends."
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