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Renewed appeal to trace missing man John McGrath in Caithness – images released


By David G Scott

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Officers are renewing an appeal to help trace John McGrath, 52, who remains missing in Caithness and have released two CCTV images taken around the time he was last seen.

The 52-year-old was most recently seen in the John O’Groats area around 10am on Saturday, March 2.

CCTV still from around the time John was last seen.
CCTV still from around the time John was last seen.
Frame grab from CCTV footage of John McGrath.
Frame grab from CCTV footage of John McGrath.

Extensive search activity has been ongoing in the area, with assistance from specialist police resources, HM Coastguard and the RNLI.

However, John remains missing and concern is growing for his welfare.

Sergeant Steve Todd said: “Despite considerable search activity in the local area, John McGrath remains missing and we remain very concerned for his welfare.

“I would take the opportunity to thank the local community for their assistance with our enquiries so far and would urge people to remain vigilant and report anything which may be of use to us.

Missing Groats man John McGrath.
Missing Groats man John McGrath.

“We would also be keen to speak to anyone who may have private CCTV or dashcam footage from the area which may assist the investigation.

“Anyone who believes they may be able to assist can call 101, quoting reference 1186 of 4 March, 2024.”

John is described as being white, around 5ft 10in tall, of slim build with short, grey hair.

It is not known what he would have last been wearing.


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