Scottish Police release CCTV of missing comic creator Gordon McLean

By John Freeman on January 6, 2020 • ( 1 )

Police officers in Greenock, Scotland, have released CCTV footage of comic creator Gordon McLean, who was reported missing on Thursday 26th December, 2019.

As we previously reported, Gordon was seen at around 8.30am on Wednesday, 18th December, in Prospecthill Street, with CCTV footage now showing the 39-year-old in both Glasgow Central Station and Gordon Street, Glasgow, later the same day.

Gordon McLean on Glasgow Central Station

Gordon McLean on Gordon Street, Glasgow

The last sighting of him was in Dalmeny Train Station at around 3.00pm.

He is described as white, 5ft 10ins tall with brown eyes, short brown hair, facial stubble, is normally wearing glasses and was wearing all black clothing.

Police are appealing to anyone who may have information so they can trace Gordon safe and well.

Sergeant Jason Logsdon, from Greenock Police Station, said: “We have released footage of Gordon that was caught on local CCTV.

“It has been nearly two weeks since Gordon was reported missing and we continue to urge anyone with information on his whereabouts to get in contact with Police.

“Gordon’s family are becoming increasingly worried and we are asking for the public’s help in tracing him.

“We would ask those who have may have seen Gordon on the day he was reported missing to get in touch.”

In a statement issued through Police Scotland, Gordon’s father said:

“For Gordon to go missing over the Christmas period was extremely difficult for the family.

“This is not something that Gordon has done before and we are becoming increasingly concerned about him.

“If anyone has any information, no matter how small, please get in touch with the police as it could be vital in bringing Gordon home.”

• Those with information can contact Greenock Police Station via 101 and quote incident number 3388 of the 26th December 2019

• View the CCTV footage here on Facebook | YouTube

• Read our initial report on Gordon’s disappearance

John Freeman

The founder of downthetubes, which he established in 1998. John works as a comics and magazine editor, writer, and on promotional work for the Lakes International Comic Art Festival. He is currently editor of Star Trek Explorer, published by Titan – his third tour of duty on the title originally titled Star Trek Magazine.

Working in British comics publishing since the 1980s, his credits include editor of titles such as Doctor Who Magazine, Babylon 5 Magazine, and more. He also edited the comics anthology STRIP Magazine and edited several audio comics for ROK Comics. He has also edited several comic collections, including volumes of “Charley’s War” and “Dan Dare”.

He’s the writer of “Pilgrim: Secrets and Lies” for B7 Comics; “Crucible”, a creator-owned project with 2000AD artist Smuzz; and “Death Duty” and “Skow Dogs” with Dave Hailwood.