A police search is underway to trace a man who was last seen disappearing into a wooded area after arriving at a Scots ferry port.
Julio Alberto Gonzalez-Valencia, 41, was last seen at 6.30am on Thursday, November 12. The last sighting of him was after he left the Stena Line Terminal in Cairnryan, Dumfries and Galloway.
He then made his way into a wooded area to the rear of Cairnryan village. Mr Gonzalez-Valencia vanished overnight.
Concern for welfare
Given the freezing conditions overnight, there is concern for his welfare.
A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Police are currently dealing with a missing person inquiry in relation to a 41-year-old male by the name of Julio Alberto Gonzalez-Valencia. Mr Gonzalez-Valencia was last seen at 6.30am on Thursday, November 12 leaving the Stena Line Terminal, Cairnryan and into a wooded area to the rear of Cairnryan village.
“Given the freezing conditions overnight, there is concern for Mr Gonzalez-Valencia’s welfare.”
Appeal for information
Those who have any information about Mr Gonzalez-Valencia's whereabouts are urged to contact Police Scotland on 101 quoting reference number PS-20261112-0491.
