The worried partner of a Scots dad who mysteriously vanished during a camping trip is calling for volunteers to help bring her ‘best pal’ home to his children. Reece Rodger was away with friends on the north shore of Loch Rannoch, near Killichonan, when he disappeared after leaving the group to go to bed on Saturday, March 18.
The 28-year-old’s concerned pals raised the alarm the following morning when they could find no trace of him - sparking a major missing person search. Partner Paula Airzee has now issued a heartfelt plea for members of the public to help them search the area on the 2nd week anniversary of Reece going missing this weekend.
Posting on social media, she said: “Can we be out in force on Saturday and Sunday, please? “Let’s mark the 2nd week of Reece’s disappearance with as many people as possible. I need Reece home now. He’s missed more than ever.
“My boys need their daddy… and I need my best pal.” She added: “I can’t thank you all enough for everything you’ve done and are doing for us as a family.”
Police searches for Reece are continuing as officers investigate two potential sightings of the missing dad. On the day he disappeared, a man matching Reece’s description was spotted at around 11.30pm walking between Liarn Farm and Aulich.
A further possible sighting has been reported on Sunday, March 19, at around 8am on the B846 approximately one mile east of Aulich. Officers are keen to speak to anyone who may have been in those areas.
Reece is described as 6ft, of medium build with dark hair. When last seen he was wearing a black long-sleeved t-shirt with distinctive white letters on both sleeves spelling out – MA STRUM, black jogging bottoms and black wellington boots.
Inspector Stephen Gray said: “Our enquiries are continuing into these two possible sightings of men matching Reece’s description. If you have any information at all that might help us locate him, I urge you to contact us.
“Since Reece was reported missing we have been carrying out extensive searches to trace him. Local officers have been led by specialist search advisors and assisted by resources including the Air Support Unit, the Dive and Marine Unit, police dogs and Mountain Rescue Teams.
“We are continuing to speak to people in the local area and study any CCTV or personal footage that could help trace Reece.
“This is a very difficult and upsetting time for Reece’s family who are extremely concerned that he has not been in contact with them since last Saturday. This is completely out of character for him.
“If you have any dash-cam or private CCTV, please check it in case there is any detail that may help our search. If you have seen Reece, or have any information, no matter how small, please contact us on 101 with reference number 1348 of Sunday, 19 March.”
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