Police in Stornoway are continuing to appeal for the assistance of the public in
tracing a missing 16-year-old.
Aleksandr Benga was last seen around 8.45am on Monday near to the waterwheel at the Willowglen area of the Lews Castle grounds.
He is described as 6ft 2ins tall, of slim build with short brown hair. When last seen, he was wearing a beige jumper and black jeans.
He may also have a red jacket.
Inspector David Hall said: “Extensive searches are ongoing across Stornoway, and we are being assisted by partners and officers travelling from the mainland in order to trace Aleksandr as soon as possible.
"We are reviewing CCTV to establish which direction Aleksandr has travelled. I would ask anyone with private CCTV, dashcam or doorbell footage to please review it and contact us if you think you’ve captured him passing.
"It is extremely cold outside, and we think Aleksandr isn't suitably dressed for the weather. Please check your gardens, outbuildings and sheds in case he may have sought shelter there.
"As time goes on, we are growing increasingly concerned for this young man's welfare. Aleksandr, if you see this, please get in touch with us and let us know you are safe."
Anyone with information on Aleksandr's whereabouts, should contact Police Scotland via 101 as soon as possible, quoting incident 0803 of 18 November, 2024.
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