Police are urgently seeking help to locate 60-year-old John Doherty, who was reported missing after being last seen in Ayr, Scotland, on October 15, 2025. Authorities are growing concerned for his welfare and are appealing for anyone with information to come forward.
John Doherty’s Disappearance
John Doherty, a 60-year-old man from Ayr, was last seen around 3 p.m. on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, in the Sanquhar Farm Road area. Police have said it is highly unusual for John not to be in contact with anyone for this length of time, and they are growing increasingly concerned for his safety.
John is believed to be traveling in a white Mercedes A-class with the registration number KM24 ZTR.
Description of John Doherty
- Name: John Doherty
- Age: 60 years old
- Height: 5ft 10in
- Hair: Bald
- Clothing: Royal blue hoodie, grey jeans, white trainers, black rucksack
- Vehicle: White Mercedes A-class, reg KM24 ZTR
Urgent Appeal for Information
Police are asking anyone who has seen John, the described vehicle, or has any information about his whereabouts to contact Police Scotland immediately.
Please call 101 and quote reference 3468 of 15 October, 2025.
Inspector Hazel Kirk said: “We are growing concerned for John’s welfare and ask anyone with information to help us locate him. We are also directly appealing to John — please make contact with officers.”
Closing Line
If you have any information about John Doherty’s whereabouts, please come forward. Every detail could help bring him home safely.
