Police launch search for missing hillwalker

Patrick Monroe has been missing since Thursday

Police have launched a search for a hillwalker who went missing last week.

Patrick Monroe, who is in his early 30s, set off from the Pine Trees Leisure Park campsite at Tyndrum at about 08:00 on Thursday.

He reached the summit of Ben Oss at around 13:15. He went on to the summit of Ben Lui, reaching it around 15:00, then along the ridge to Ben A'Cleibh at around 16:00.

It is not known which route Mr Monroe took after this.

Police believe he could have retraced his steps along the ridge back to Ben Lui or he could have taken a different route to the A85 and on towards Tyndrum.

He is 6ft tall, of slim, athletic build, and speaks with an American accent. He has shoulder-length ginger hair and a beard.

When last seen he was wearing a blue T-shirt, a dark green jacket, a baseball cap, walking trousers and boots. He may have been carrying a rucksack.

Insp David Ryan said: "Our efforts to trace Patrick are continuing and we know he reached three summits on the day he was last seen.

"He was dressed for the outdoors but we are becoming increasingly concerned and need to trace him to establish he is safe and well.

"We are keen to speak to anyone who saw him after that, particularly other walkers. He may have spoken to someone and indicated what route he was planning to take back to Tyndrum.

"I am also asking anyone out and about to keep an eye out and report any sighting to us. If you live in the area please also check out buildings in case he has sought shelter."

Officers have urged anyone with information to get in touch via the non-emergency line.