New images released and reward offered in search for Scottish murder suspect in Spain

Derek Ferguson is wanted in connection with the murder of Thomas Cameron in Auchinairn in 2007

Author: Rob WallerPublished 28th Jun 2021

Fresh e-fit images have been generated, and a £5000 pound reward is being offered for fresh information about the suspect for the murder of a man in Bishopbriggs 14 years ago who police believe may be living Spain.

Derek Ferguson is wanted in connection with the murder of Thomas Cameron in Auchinairn Road in Bishopbriggs on 28 June 2007, but detectives say he may now have a different name and no longer speaking with a Scottish accent.

The appeal comes as the independent charity, Crimestoppers, marks the 14th anniversary of Mr Cameron’s death with a £5000 reward being offered to anyone who contacts them anonymously with information which helps lead to the arrest of Ferguson.

Scottish fugutive is on the most wanted list

Ferguson features on the National Crime Agency’s most wanted list and he is part of the multi-agency Operation Captura fugitives hunt.

Detective Superintendent John Wyllie, who is leading the investigation, said:

“I am continuing to appeal for anyone who has any knowledge of Ferguson’s whereabouts to get in touch with any information which could help us trace him.

“Since 2007, we have carried out extensive enquiries and I am certain that the commitment and tenacity of our officers and our partner agencies will result in Ferguson being found.

New images of how fugitive Derek Ferguson might look

Derek Ferguson e-fit 1 2021

Derek Ferguson efit 1

Police e-fit picture of what Derek Ferguson might look like in 2021

New images released and reward offered in search for Scottish murder suspect in Spain
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Investigating officers have also released images showing what Ferguson may look like now.

“If you know Derek Ferguson or have any information which will help us locate him, please come forward.

“Any information, no matter how basic it might seem, may be of significant assistance. If you are unsure whether information you know will assist our enquiries, please just share it with us.

“If you don’t want to talk to my investigation team, you can speak to Crimestoppers anonymously as they are also offering a substantial reward for any information which leads to Ferguson’s arrest.

“If you have any information, please do not hesitate to contact Police Scotland on 101 or information can be given anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”

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