The family of a missing Scot have told how his four-year-old daughter "needs her daddy home" as concerns continue to grow for his welfare.
Shaun Banner was last seen in Invergordon in the Highlands during the early hours of Saturday morning.
The last known sighting of the 34-year-old was near the town's railway station at midnight on April 23.
His worried loved ones say that the dad "wasn't himself" at the time of his disappearance.
Shaun's partner, Bexy Ross, said: "I'm sick with worry and trying to stay busy to keep focused.
"We all want him home. His daughter Tia needs him home."
Shaun's brother, Alan, also told the Record: "Tia needs her daddy home. Everyone has been working all hours to find Shaun and we will keep searching every day.
"Shaun has never done this before. I'm worried sick about him. It feels like I'm living my worst nightmare.
"If Shaun is reading this I want to tell him I love him."
The worried brother also explained that Shaun's disappearance is "out of character", prompting real concern over his welfare.
Alan added: "Shaun definitely wasn't himself and we are worried for his welfare. It is extremely out of character for him to be away from his family.
"The more time goes on, the more concerned we are becoming."
Alan has been organising police-approved community searches of the area since Sunday.
Police dogs, helicopters and quad bikes have been also been drafted in to the search operation, but no trace of the dad has been found.
Locals have also been working round-the-clock to comb grassland, woodland and farmland in their hunt for the father and Alan is urging everyone to keep up their efforts.
"In the first couple of days, we thought we had a few leads and indications to where he might have gone. As time goes on, we are facing more and more dead ends", he added.
"We just want to keep Shaun's face and his memory out there and we want people speaking about him, so everyone knows he is missing.
"The overwhelming kindness of others is the only thing that is getting us through this nightmare."
Shaun is described as 5ft7, with short brown hair, blue eyes and of slim build.
He was last seen wearing green and brown Crofter-style work trousers, a grey Rogue Attitude puffer style jacket, a blue RSE work top and grey, purple and blue Nike Air Max trainers.
Sergeant Claire Mackenzie from Alness Police Station said previously: “We’re becoming increasingly concerned for Shaun’s welfare as he has not been in touch with friends and family."
Anyone with information regarding Shaun’s whereabouts or welfare is asked to contact police via on 101 quoting incident 2300 of 23 April 22, or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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