A MAN who went missing from Dundee and was spotted in North Berwick earlier this week has been found.

David James Montgomery was last seen leaving his place of work, Bruach Bar in Broughty Ferry, east of Dundee, on Sunday evening, heading towards the city centre.

He was seen in North Berwick’s Tesco store on Monday evening and again on Tuesday morning, the sightings were confirmed by CCTV footage at the store. His phone was then turned on in the Peebles area on Tuesday afternoon.

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Police have confirmed that David was found yesterday (Thursday) in Edinburgh after being spotted in several parts of the city throughout the day.

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “We can confirm David Montgomery who had been reported missing from Dundee has been traced safe and well in the Edinburgh area.

“Thank you to everyone who assisted with our earlier appeal.”

Friends have continuously posted updates on social media, including appeals to help find him and for David to come home.

One friend Kyle Buchan, after David was found, said: “David has been found! He is safe! Thank you all so much, this could not have been done without the efforts of every single one of you!”

Another friend Calum White said: “Huge thank you to everyone who shared, went out and looked, kept an eye out on their daily walk and passed on information regarding David. He’s now safe. I can't thank everyone enough for their effort.”