Police issue second appeal for missing man

POLICE are becoming increasingly concerned for a missing Aberdeen man, Wayne MacMillan (45), with specialist officers focusing on the land near Brodie.

The man went missing last Friday after friends were worried that they had not heard from him. The police have also issued another photo of him in hopes someone has spotted him.

Wayne was last seen departing a Stagecoach bus no. 10 service at around 1pm on Saturday from a bus stop near Brodie Countryfare. The police believe he had been travelling between Inverness and Aberdeen during that week.

A search operation led by the officers is now in its second day, with a significant expanse of ground being scoured.

Chief inspector Martin Mackay, who is leading enquiries, said: “The ground we are currently searching is extremely challenging in places in particular near Brodie Castle where the terrain is uneven and overgrown.

“There are also easier routes and fields which I know dog walkers or tourists often use and I would urge anyone who has noticed signs of someone sleeping outdoors - or signs of any activity at all - to get in touch as soon as possible.

“It will be one week tomorrow since Wayne was reported missing to the Police and as more time passes we grow increasingly concerned for him. He is described as being around 6ft, has a tattoo of a face on the rear of his head, has a stud piercing under his bottom lip and both his ear lobes are stretched.

“With such distinctive features I would hope that members of the public who have seen him would remember him and therefore urge anyone with information to please get in touch by contacting Police on 101 quoting missing person ref. no. MP180902922.

“I would also ask anyone who lives in the Brodie area to check any outbuildings, garages or sheds if you haven’t done so already incase he has taken shelter.

“When last seen he was wearing a black T-shirt and black trousers or dark blue jeans and should be carrying a rucksack.

“Wayne is known to regularly stay in Inverness and we can’t rule out that he has managed to get back there somehow. If any of his acquaintances have seen him or know where he might be, let us know. We also don’t believe that Wayne has a phone with him and would ask that if he sees or hears this appeal in a local newspaper or on the radio to get in touch as soon as possible to let us know you are safe and well.”