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Search for missing man called off | |
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The search for a 50-year-old man who has not been seen for five days has been called off for the night. | |
Cordell Thompson, a South African sales manager who has been living in Reading, Berkshire, was last seen at the High Range Hotel, Aviemore, on Tuesday. | |
He was reported missing by the hotel when he failed to hand in his keys on Friday. | He was reported missing by the hotel when he failed to hand in his keys on Friday. |
Two mountain rescue teams and 14 search and rescue dogs have been involved in the effort to find him. | |
Mr Thompson's silver BMW estate car was found at Loch an Eilean on Saturday. | |
The Cairngorm and RAF Kinloss mountain rescue teams have been searching the Rothiemurchus area. | The Cairngorm and RAF Kinloss mountain rescue teams have been searching the Rothiemurchus area. |
A rescue helicopter was involved in the search on Saturday but was stood down on Sunday. | A rescue helicopter was involved in the search on Saturday but was stood down on Sunday. |
A Northern Constabulary spokesman said concern was now growing for Mr Thompson's wellbeing. | A Northern Constabulary spokesman said concern was now growing for Mr Thompson's wellbeing. |
He has been described as being 5ft 11in tall, of slim/medium build with blue eyes and a pale complexion with grey short hair. | He has been described as being 5ft 11in tall, of slim/medium build with blue eyes and a pale complexion with grey short hair. |
He speaks with a light South African accent and was possibly wearing a blue/tan jacket. | He speaks with a light South African accent and was possibly wearing a blue/tan jacket. |
Police have appealed for anyone who has seen Mr Thompson to contact them on 01479 810 222. | Police have appealed for anyone who has seen Mr Thompson to contact them on 01479 810 222. |