There’s been a ‘first sighting’ of the man who travelled to Glencoe with his dog at the weekend and was reported missing after failing to return home.
Kyle Sambrook, 33, drove from West Yorkshire to Lochaber on Saturday but has not been heard from since.
He travelled north in his black Peugeot 208 and arrived in the area at about 3.30pm.
It is believed he was planning to walk and wild camp with his dog, Bane, near Glencoe and climb Buchaille Etive Mor.
Mr Sambrook was expected home on Tuesday but failed to return.
His car has since been located in the Three Sister’s car park in Glencoe.
Now, police have confirmed that there was a sighting of Mr Sambrook and his dog in the Lost Valley area of Glencoe around 12 noon on Sunday with officers keen to speak to anyone who may have seen him since.
Extensive searches are being carried out by Mountain Rescue teams to try and trace him.
Police issued an appeal to the public to help trace him and have asked that anyone who may have seen Mr Sambrook or his dog since Saturday to get in touch.
Officers are also requesting that the those in the area check their dashcam footage.
Sergeant Shaun Knox said: “Kyle was suitably clothed for walking and we believe he had a tent and other equipment with him. He may have changed his original plan to climb Buchaille Etive Mor and it is important that we find him to make sure he is safe and well.
“We are asking anyone who was out and about on Sunday in the area, and in the days since, if they recall seeing Kyle and his dog, both are quite distinctive.
“We would like to thank everyone who has responded to our appeal as every piece of information, no matter how small, could be vital in helping us to find him. Please get in touch with any information that you might have.”
Mr Sambrook is described as being white, 5ft 8ins and of medium build with blue eyes, short ash blond hair and ginger/blond stubble. He speaks with a West Yorkshire accent.
He is believed to be wearing khaki and black Merrel hiking boots, khaki and black Revolution Wraith outdoor trousers, a dark and light blue hooded Peter Storm waterproof jacket and a grey North Face beanie hat.
As well as carrying a grey and yellow Merrel backpack, he also had a green two-person tent for camping.
Bane is a medium-sized beagle with white and brown markings.
Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101, quoting reference number 1644 of February 22.
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