The family of a missing Peterhead man have thanked searchers as police begin to scale back efforts to find him.
Ruairidh Sandison was last seen in the Buchan town two weeks ago.
He was spotted on CCTV footage at around 5.10am on Saturday, August 10 in Gadles Brae after a night out.
Since then local police officers, aided by specialist search teams, divers, the Police Scotland helicopter and drones unit have been carrying out extensive searches for him.
The coastguard and RNLI have also been involved in the operation, along with number of the 24-year-old’s friends and family.
An item – thought to potentially be an item of his clothing – was found off the coast of Peterhead last week but was found not to be connected upon further examination.
When last seen Mr Sandison was wearing a grey jumper, yellow T-shirt, black jeans and burgundy Dr. Martens boots.
He is around 6ft tall, slim and has ginger hair.
Inspector George Cordiner said: “For almost two weeks we have undertaken intensive searching both inland and across a significant length of coastline.
“Unfortunately, these searches have not located Ruairidh or any items connected with him. We have reached a stage that without additional information as to Ruairidh’s whereabouts, we will begin to scale these searches back.
“It goes without saying that any new piece of information that we receive will be acted upon immediately.”
Ruairidh’s family added their thanks to those involved in the search.
They added: “We have received so much support from Ruairidh’s friends who have been vigorous and proactive in their search for him. We would also like to thank the community of Peterhead who have rallied round at this terrible time.
“We would ask that people continue to look for Ruairidh and thank them again for their efforts.”
Anyone with information should contact police on 101 quoting reference number 2611 of August 10.
