Locals urged to check sheds for missing man who vanished a week ago
Police Scotland are carrying out searches in a river and woodlands for a missing man who vanished a week ago.
Jonathan Parsons, 40, from Huntly, was last seen in Yule Square at around 7.15am on Thursday July 3.
His vehicle was discovered at Battle Hill car park, with the force now carrying out extensive searches in Huntly, the River Bogie and Battle Hill Woods areas.
Local residents have been asked to check their sheds and out buildings in case he has taken shelter there.
Jonathan, who goes by Jay, is described as around 5ft 7in tall with brown hair. He was last spotted wearing blue trousers, boots and carrying a green rucksack.
Inspector Barry Stewart said: 'We are concerned for Jay's welfare and enquiries are ongoing to trace him. Extensive searches are ongoing in Huntly, as well as the River Bogie and Battle Hill Woods areas.
'We are appealing to anyone who may have seen him, or knows where he may be, to come forward.
'We also ask local residents to check their sheds and out buildings in case he has sought shelter.'
Anyone with information is asked to contact Police Scotland on 101, quoting incident 1449 of 6 July 2025.
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