Family issue heartfelt plea to missing man from Cowdenbeath

Concern mounting for Steven Cunningham, who has not been seen for nine days

The family of a missing Fife man have made a heartfelt plea for him to get in touch.

Steven Cunningham, from Cowdenbeath, has not been seen for nine days and fears are growing for his safety.

A car which he has access to was last seen on a motorway in Cumbria last Friday.

His family issued a statement through Police Scotland as the force renewed its appeal for help to trace him.

They said: “We are so worried about Steven and we need to know if he is OK.

“Steven, if you see this appeal then we want you to know that we miss you, we love you and we just want to help you.

“Please call someone as soon as you can and talk to us.”

Steven, 48, was last seen in Cowdenbeath on Tuesday July 10, and he has not been home or spoken to family or friends since.

He was reported missing on Thursday July 12.

The next day a gun-metal grey Vauxhall Astra he has access to was seen heading northbound on the M6 near Penrith at around 1.25pm.

Inspector Gavin Cameron, of Cowdenbeath Police Station, said: “Steven is believed to have travelled throughout the north of England since he was last seen, and may have headed back into Scotland.

“We’re asking anyone who may have seen or spoken to him since this time, or anyone who has seen his vehicle, to contact us as soon as possible.

“Steven is believed to be in possession of a tent and will be using service stations to refuel his car so we’d urge anyone using campsites, and those working at petrol stations in particular, to please keep an eye out for him.

“Steven’s family are very worried about him and I would urge Steven to make contact with them or us as soon as possible if he sees this.”

Steven is described as white, around 6ft, of stocky build and with short brown receding hair. He wears gold-rimmed glasses.

The vehicle registration is VE64 KNF. Anyone with information can contact Police Scotland on 101, quoting reference number 4217 of July 12.

Steven, we want you to know that we miss you, we love you and we just want to help you. FAMILY STATEMENT