Concerns grow for missing man with distinctive clothing not seen for three days
A search has been launched after a man wearing distinctive bright orange clothing was reported missing from Aberdeenshire.
Jonathan Woods, 27, was last seen in the Greens area of New Deer at 11am on Tuesday, July 1.
Concerns have been growing for his welfare as he has not made contact with any friends or family since then.
He is described as white, 5ft 7 in height and of a slim build, with dark hair in a short back and sides style. His left eye is brown and his right is blue.
He has a tattoo on the right side of his neck which says 'Lucky', stud earrings in both ears, and speaks with a Northern Irish accent.
He is believed to be wearing beige shorts, a bright orange rain jacket and orange trainers.
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Sergeant Scott Cooper, Ellon Police Station, said: 'Jonathan's jacket and footwear would be quite distinctive if seen.
'He's not been in touch with family, friends, or associates that we know of since Tuesday, so there is concern for his welfare.
'If you have any information as to where he is or have seen him recently, please get in touch with police.
'We'd also appeal to Jonathan to call police or family to let everyone know he is safe and well.'
Information can be passed to officers via 101. Please quote incident number 2050 of Thursday, 3 July 2025.
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