POLICE in Fife are appealing for information to trace a man reported missing from Blairhall, just outside Dunfermline.  

Daniel Harbottle, 33, was last seen in Kinglassie about 7pm on Wednesday, December 9 and has not been in contact with  family or friends since then.

Daniel has previously lived in a number of places including London, Aberdeen, Northumberland, Cowdenbeath and Dunfermline.  

He is described as white, 6ft tall, slim build, with dark blonde/light brown hair and brown eyes. Daniel wears glasses but more frequently wears contact lenses. 

His exact clothing is unknown but he is thought to be wearing jeans, a black shirt and black hooded top.  

Daniel may be driving a grey/blue Ford Mondeo with the registration number AF51 PZW.

Officers are keen to establish his whereabouts as soon as possible to ensure he is safe and well.

Sergeant Kate Blackwell, of Dalgety Bay Police Station, said: "Daniel's family are keen to hear that he is safe and well and say that it's out of character for him not to be in touch with them.  

"Anyone who knows Daniel's whereabouts is asked to please contact police.

"Additionally, if Daniel himself sees this we would ask him to please get in touch with his family or with police to let us know he is okay.

"Anyone with information can contact Police Scotland on 101"