A Knightswood woman who suffers from dementia has not been seen since last Wednesday, September 16.

Since then police have been combing the area in a bid to find Janet McKay, 88 — but have so far been unsuccessful.

A Police Scotland spokesman said: “Officers are working around the clock to find Janet.

Inspector Neil McDougall is heading up the search for Janet.

On the investigation, he said: “Janet’s family are utterly devastated by her disappearance, they just want her home safe.

“The public support has been significant and very welcome, however, unfortunately any sightings of Janet have been limited which is very unusual.

“Again, I would appeal to people to keep an eye out for Janet — she is very petite; only 4ft 10 tall — so have a look in your gardens just in case she sought refuge there.

“I would also ask bus drivers to look out for her. She liked to take the bus around the Knightswood, Scotstoun, Glasgow city centre, Govan, Largs and Helensburgh areas, however, it is equally possible that on this occasion she has gone further afield.

“Don’t be put off by thinking information you may have is irrelevant — just give us a call. We will follow up any details we get. We, like her family and the public, want her home."

Ms McKay is described as 4ft 10, slight build with short grey and white hair. She is believed to be wearing a light cream coloured jacket with a hood, dark trousers, dark maroon boots and carrying a brown handbag and a carrier bag.

Anyone with information is asked to call police on 101.