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Missing father case 'suspicious' Two held over missing Orkney man
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The mysterious disappearance of a man from an Orkney island is now being treated as "suspicious" by police. Two men have been arrested and are being held in custody over disappearance of a man on Orkney.
Robert Rose, 54, from Sanday, has not been seen since Saturday 6 June. His anxious children have made appeals for information. Robert Rose, 54, from Sanday, has not been seen since Saturday June 6, when he left a pub on the island, despite extensive searches.
Northern Constabulary's Det Insp Mark Mackay said: "Our investigation has led us to believe that the circumstances of Mr Rose's disappearance are suspicious. Police said two men, aged 59 and 50, were in custody and a report is being submitted to the procurator fiscal.
"For this reason we are now treating this case as a criminal inquiry." Officers added searches for Mr Rose were ongoing in the Kettletoft Bay area of Sanday.
Mr Rose was last seen leaving a pub on the island of Sanday. Mr Rose is described as around 5ft 8in tall, slim, with a ruddy complexion. He has short grey hair which is balding.
His children Katie, Chris and James Rose said: "We just want to know what has happened to our dad.His children Katie, Chris and James Rose said: "We just want to know what has happened to our dad.
Robert Rose's daughter Katie appealed for news of her missing fatherRobert Rose's daughter Katie appealed for news of her missing father
"We would like to thank those who have already contacted police with information, but would appeal again to anyone who might have some clue as to where our dad is and what has happened to him, please come forward."We would like to thank those who have already contacted police with information, but would appeal again to anyone who might have some clue as to where our dad is and what has happened to him, please come forward.
"We will not be able to have peace of mind until he is found.""We will not be able to have peace of mind until he is found."
Despite an extensive search of the island there has been no trace of Mr Rose.
He is about 5ft 8in tall, slim, with a ruddy complexion. He has short grey hair which is balding.
He was last seen wearing dark boots, light blue jeans and a green body warmer. He speaks with an English accent.