The Press and Journal (Inverness, Highlands, and Islands)
Concerned family of missing 34-year-old in plea for information
The family of a missing Invergordon man has made a heartfelt plea for him to let them know he is “OK”.
Shaun Banner was last seen near to Invergordon Railway Station around midnight on Saturday.
Police say they are becoming increasingly concerned for the 34-year-old’s welfare.
Air and land searches are continuing, with his loved ones also organising their own search from The Place in Alness.
Mr Banner’s partner Bexy Ross made a heartfelt plea asking for anyone who has seen him to come forward, even just to let the family know he is OK.
She wrote online: “Sick with worry doesn’t even come close.”
Speaking directly to her partner, she said: “Please Shaun, just let someone know you are OK.
“If anyone knows where he is – even if he’s just hiding – please even make an anonymous phone call to let us know he’s safe.
“I honestly feel lost as to where to even look, as all the obvious places have been checked. If anyone has any ideas, please let me know.”
The coastguard helicopter appeared to be out searching for him earlier yesterday in and around the Cromarty Firth.
Shaun’s brother Alan Banner also made an online plea for information and said: “If you have any information at all – please, we are desperate at this point.
“Can everyone please spread the word to anyone in the Ross-shire area who owns a farm or has a yard, allotment, lockups, sheds, anything – to please be checking.
“Anyone in Invergordon who has a CCTV camera, can you please check your footage from the weekend to see if there is any sign of Shaun?”
A search is being organised from The Place in Alness, and Mr Banner asked anyone with a spare hour to “pop in” to be given an area to help search.
He added: “It’s so important we keep Shaun’s face out there, so every share means the world.
“My family could never put into words how much we appreciate each person who has come out to help us look and every message of support.
“Thank you so much. Please come home, Shaun.”
Sergeant Claire Mackenzie from Alness Police Station said: “We’re becoming increasingly concerned for Shaun’s welfare, as he has not been in touch with friends and family.”
Anyone with information regarding Mr Banner’s whereabouts or welfare is asked to contact police on 101 quoting incident 2300 of April 23, or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.