Betty Watson, of Newton Stewart, reported missing in town centre A search has been launched for a pensioner who has been reported missing. Elizabeth Watson, known as Betty, was last seen at around 5.30pm on Sunday in Dumfries and Galloway. The search for the 70-year-old, who was last spotted in the centre of Newton Stewart, was halted in the early hours of Monday and resumed later that morning. Police Scotland said it has asked members of the community to check their garden and outbuildings for Ms Watson. The missing pensioner is described as being around 5ft 3in, of heavy build with grey hair. Anyone with information is asked to contact the force on 101.