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Police renew appeals on whereabouts of missing Sheffield walker





Police have said that a man remains missing in the Aviemore and Cairngorms area and are renewing their appeals for information.

They are anxious to trace Andrew Moorhouse, (46), who is from Sheffield.

Missing man Andrew Moorhouse who is believed to be in the Cairngorms region.
Missing man Andrew Moorhouse who is believed to be in the Cairngorms region.

A Police Scotland spokesman said: "Mr Moorhouse is believed to have arrived in Aviemore late on Saturday evening via public transport and is reported to be walking alone on forest paths between Aviemore, Coylumbridge and the Cairngorm mountains."

Mr Moorhouse is described as 5 feet 9 inches in height, stocky build, with red/greying short hair, dressed in outdoor clothing and carrying a backpack.

Search efforts are being co-ordinated with partner agencies at this time, including Cairngorm Mountain Rescue Team.

The forece spokesman said: "We are urging anyone in the area - particularly walkers and cyclists in rural locations - to keep a look out for a male matching Andrew's description and to report any sightings via 101.

"Similarly, if you have any information that could assist officers in tracing Andrew please make contact as a matter of urgency, quoting 'Storm' incident 5422 of 15th June 2019."


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