Family of much-loved Grandad, 70, who has been missing for four days urge public to look out for him after ‘out of character’ disappearance

• Gary Alder has been missing since December 5 and his family are worried
• He is described as being white, 5ft 8ins, of very slim build and wears glasses
• Mr Alder drives a silver Nissan Almera, with the registration PL02 MXM 

The family of a much-loved grandfather, who has been missing for four days, are urging the public to look out for him. 

Gary Alder, a father-of-five from Swinton, was last seen on Tuesday and his relatives have not heard from him since.

The 70-year-old, who still works as a painter and decorator, was reportedly seen near Aldi, in Eccles, Greater Manchester, at around 1pm on December 5. 

Prior to that, he was reportedly seen at Swinton Precinct at 11am.

His son, Ryan Donlon, said his father’s disappearance is ‘out-of-character’ and that he would usually keep in touch with his family, who are becoming increasingly worried.

Mr Donlon said that nobody has spoken to him and that Mr Alder might spend ‘the odd night out’ but then would usually either stay at his or his daughter’s house.  

‘He will always message me or his daughter, one or the other,’ he told Manchester Evening News. 

Mr Alder is described as being white, around 5ft 8ins tall and of very slim build. He wears glasses, has grey hair and a slight stubble. 

Gary Alder, a father-of-five from Swinton, was last seen on Tuesday and his relatives have not heard from him since

Mr Alder, 70, who still works as a painter and decorator, was reportedly seen near Aldi , in Eccles, Greater Manchester, at around 1pm on December 5.

Mr Donlon added that he has spoken to all of his father’s friends but they are also unsure of his whereabouts.

‘He doesn’t really have any hobbies, so I don’t know where to look really,’ Mr Donlon said.

‘He just keeps himself to himself really. He’s really quiet, he works, he looks after my sister. He gets stuff every day for her.

‘He’s self-employed and he just lives by his own means. He’s been really struggling because he’s not had much work.

‘I spoke to his workmate and he said they’ve got quite a big job on, but he hadn’t come, and it’s not like him – the fact that he’s not gone whatsoever.’

Mr Donlon says his father usually wears his work clothes – including a yellow high-vis jacket, a white buttoned shirt, light blue jeans and black trainers, adding that his clothes could be marked in paint due to his work.

Mr Alder drives a silver Nissan Almera, with the registration PL02 MXM, and people are being urged to look out for both him and the vehicle. 

Greater Manchester Police is aware of his disappearance.  

Anyone who sees Mr Alder or has information on his whereabouts, should call the police on 101.

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