Concerns growing for missing Perthshire hillwalker
Police have launched an urgent appeal searching for John Alexander Gardiner
Police have launched an urgent appeal as concerns for a missing hillwalker in Perthshire grow.
John Alexander Gardiner was last seen around 7.30pm on Saturday May 6, in the mountains northeast of Blair Atholl, but has not contacted anyone since.
The 32-year-old had climbed Carn Nan Gabhar, and is described as being 5’10 with dark curly hair and a beard. He was last seen wearing red jogging bottoms, red trainers, a black and grey super dry puffer jacket, a grey and orange rain jacket, a green beanie, and green gloves.
In a statement, Sergeant James Longden said: “John did not return as planned from a walk and extensive search activity is now ongoing to locate him.
“I am appealing for anyone who has seen John or who has any information on his whereabouts to contact us.
“I would ask those living in the Blair Atholl area to check sheds and outbuildings as John may have sought shelter.”
Anyone with any information is asked to contact 101 quoting reference 2863 of 6 May, 2023.