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Search for missing Lachlan Simpson continues | Search for missing Lachlan Simpson continues |
(about 11 hours later) | |
The search for a 22-year-old man who went missing almost a week ago has resumed. | |
Lachlan Simpson, a chef from Embo in the Highlands, has not been seen since he left a dance in the town at 01:30 BST on Sunday morning. | Lachlan Simpson, a chef from Embo in the Highlands, has not been seen since he left a dance in the town at 01:30 BST on Sunday morning. |
Dozens of volunteers have joined police teams, search and and rescue dogs, coastguard and an RAF mountain rescue team in the search efforts so far. | Dozens of volunteers have joined police teams, search and and rescue dogs, coastguard and an RAF mountain rescue team in the search efforts so far. |
He is described as 6ft tall, slim-medium build, with short fair hair. | |
He was wearing a green and white top when he went missing. | He was wearing a green and white top when he went missing. |
Ch Insp Iain MacLelland said: "I would like to say once again how grateful police, partners and Lachlan's family are for the ongoing support of the local community and beyond. | Ch Insp Iain MacLelland said: "I would like to say once again how grateful police, partners and Lachlan's family are for the ongoing support of the local community and beyond. |
"With your help we are able to cover search areas quicker and work towards our aim of finding Lachlan." | "With your help we are able to cover search areas quicker and work towards our aim of finding Lachlan." |
The family of Mr Simpson said in a statement: "Knowing so many people care about Lachlan and are willing to help is a great comfort to us. We just want Lachlan to be safe. | The family of Mr Simpson said in a statement: "Knowing so many people care about Lachlan and are willing to help is a great comfort to us. We just want Lachlan to be safe. |
"Lachlan, if you can see these messages, we love you and miss you and just want you to come home. Please make contact so we know you are ok." | "Lachlan, if you can see these messages, we love you and miss you and just want you to come home. Please make contact so we know you are ok." |
Those wishing to help in the search are asked to meet at the Dornoch Social Club. | Those wishing to help in the search are asked to meet at the Dornoch Social Club. |
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