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The children of a man who disappeared mysteriously from an island in Orkney more than a week ago have made an appeal for information. The children of a man who disappeared mysteriously from an island in Orkney more than a week ago have made an emotional appeal for information.
Robert Rose, 54, from Sanday, has not been seen since Saturday 6 June.Robert Rose, 54, from Sanday, has not been seen since Saturday 6 June.
Katie, Chris and James Rose spoke at a news conference in the hope of securing their father's safe return. Katie, 25, Chris, 28 and James Rose, 19, spoke at a news conference in the hope of securing their father's return.
Katie said: "We would appeal to anybody who has any information to contact the police so that we can find out what has happened to our dad."Katie said: "We would appeal to anybody who has any information to contact the police so that we can find out what has happened to our dad."
'Very grateful''Very grateful'
Despite an extensive search of the island of Sanday there has been no trace of Mr Rose.Despite an extensive search of the island of Sanday there has been no trace of Mr Rose.
His daughter said they were "very grateful" to all of those who have been involved in the ongoing inquiry.His daughter said they were "very grateful" to all of those who have been involved in the ongoing inquiry.
Northern Constabulary said Mr Rose is about 5ft 8in tall, slim, with a ruddy complexion. He has short grey hair that is balding.Northern Constabulary said Mr Rose is about 5ft 8in tall, slim, with a ruddy complexion. He has short grey hair that is balding.
He was last seen wearing dark boots, light blue jeans and a green body warmer. He speaks with an English accent.He was last seen wearing dark boots, light blue jeans and a green body warmer. He speaks with an English accent.