The search for missing British teenager Jay Slater in Tenerife has taken a dramatic turn as investigators focus on four potentially crucial clues in the baffling case.
Disappearance After Night Out
Jay Slater, 19, vanished without trace after attending the NRG music festival in Tenerife last Sunday. The apprentice bricklayer from Oswaldtwistle, Lancashire was last seen walking alone through a remote mountainous area in the north of the island.
Four Critical Leads
Spanish authorities are now pursuing four key lines of inquiry:
- Last Phone Signal: Jay's mobile last pinged near the challenging Teno Rural Park at 8:50am on Monday.
- Abandoned Property: Investigators are examining an isolated holiday rental where Jay reportedly stayed before disappearing.
- Mysterious Call: The circumstances surrounding Jay's final phone call to a friend remain unclear.
- Unidentified Vehicles: Police are checking CCTV for any vehicles seen in the area around the time of Jay's disappearance.
Family's Anguish
Jay's distraught mother Debbie Duncan has flown to Tenerife to assist with search efforts. "We're living every parent's worst nightmare," she told reporters. "Jay's a sensible lad who wouldn't just wander off."
Search Operation Intensifies
Emergency services have deployed helicopters, drones and search dogs to scour the rugged terrain where Jay was last seen. Local volunteers have joined the operation as concerns grow about the challenging conditions in the area.
Spanish police maintain they're treating this as a missing person case, though no evidence of foul play has been found. The investigation continues as the search enters its critical phase.
