POLICE in Forth Valley are continuing to appeal for information to help in tracing missing man Cole Cooper as helicopters and drones join the search.
The 19-year-old was reported missing on Friday, May 9, and was last seen around 7.30pm on Wednesday, May 7, on the A803 at the intersection with Cumbernauld Road, Longcroft.
Prior to this, he was also captured on CCTV around 6am on Sunday, May 4, in the Longcroft area.
A dedicated missing person inquiry has been reviewing CCTV footage, conducting door-to-door enquiries, and speaking to witnesses in efforts to trace Cole.
The inquiries have been assisted by specialist resources, including the police helicopters and drones from the air support unit, which carried out searches in the Banknock area on Wednesday and Thursday this week.
In a statement released through Police Scotland, Cole’s mum Wendy said: “My heart is totally broken, all I want is the safe return of my gorgeous, fun-loving boy. I feel so numb not knowing where he is.
“I’d like to thank the local community and everyone who has helped in searching for Cole so far. Please, if you have any information that can help, report this to police.
“Cole, if you see this message, please get in contact as we just want to know you are safe.
“All I want is my son home. We all love and miss him so much.”
Inspector Neil Wotherspoon said: “Cole has now been missing for a significant amount of time and is it out of character for him not to be in contact with family or friends.
“I’d urge anyone who may have seen Cole, or a man matching his description, to report any sightings to us. Equally, anyone who has any information that can help us trace him should contact police immediately.”
Cole is described as around 5ft 10ins, of medium build with brown short hair. He was last seen wearing a black puffer-style jacket with black jogging bottoms.
He has links to the Denny, Cumbernauld and Paisley areas.
Those with information should report to Police Scotland quoting incident number 828 of May 9, 2025.
