Last photo of missing Scottish man Greg Monks before he vanished in Portugal

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2 days ago

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The latest snapshot of Greg Monks has surfaced, as efforts to locate the missing Scotsman intensify in the popular Portuguese getaway of Albufeira.
The 38 year old from Cambuslang, just outside Glasgow, disappeared in the Algarve on Tuesday night, shortly after touching down for a holiday with mates in the sun-drenched spot.
This final photo captured before his disappearance has been circulated online in hopes it will aid in the search. The image was uploaded to a dedicated Facebook group rallying support for finding him.
The photo depicts him sporting dark blue Nike shorts and a matching brand top, providing those searching for him and his family with additional clues.
Originally, it was believed that there were no photos of Greg from the night he went missing, with his sister previously stating there was uncertainty about what he had worn, reports the Daily Record.
Posted on the Missing Person Greg Monks - Albufeira, Portugal Facebook page, the picture includes the caption: "This is Greg on the night he went missing, he had on navy Nike shorts and T-shirt."
The social media post was shared by more than 800 individuals all keen to see him reunited with his friends and back in contact with his family.
Scores of hopeful comments have poured in, with folks expressing their hopes for his safe return, bolstered by CCTV sightings of him.
Greg, who was enjoying a stag do with mates before taking on usher duties at a friend's wedding, sparked a massive search when he vanished after leaving the lively strip to return to the group's apartments.
Since then, there's been no sign of him and his anxious family are in Albufeira, frantically searching for any clues about his location.
Portuguese search teams have informed the family that Greg was last captured on CCTV about four miles from his apartment and the strip, in the more tranquil residential area of Cerro de Águia.
His sister Jillian Monks has spoken of the weary search party, which includes Greg's mum, dad, cousin, and girlfriend Nicole, as they comb through the Algarve feeling utterly numb.
(Image: Facebook)
Jillian, 36, stuck in Glasgow with her two wee ones, is doing all she can to spread appeals and connect with locals via social media.
In a chat with the Record, she expressed: "This is every family's worst nightmare. We have never known pain like this. It is just horrendous. We are all trying to keep positive but we know how out of character this is for Greg.
"We know if he could contact us he would. We're all just numb and we're praying he's safe. We are all worried sick for him."
She also recounted how the stag do swiftly got underway after checking into the Novochoro Apartments.
They later went out, believed to have visited King's Cross karaoke bar within Albufeira's nightlife district, before Greg lost touch with his mates.
Jillian shared: "His girlfriend, Nicole, is over in Albufeira, she checked through his case to see what was missing. We think he might have had a navy blue Nike shorts and top set on.
"She's absolutely devastated right now, she just wants him back."
Jillian revealed that Greg's mates were left "devastated and shocked" upon realising he hadn't come back to their accommodation.
After 12 hours with no sign of him, they got in touch with the authorities. She explained: "The group had only been there for a matter of hours. They checked in and were only in the apartment for 20 minutes before heading out again.
"They are all devastated and shocked by what has happened. They spent the rest of the time there searching for him and trying to help. They have all returned home today, Greg should be back home with them."
Jillian mentioned that the family are keeping up regular contact with the local police who have informed the national police force in Portugal. However, she says the family haven't yet seen any evidence that Greg was spotted in Cerro de Águia and are urging the police to show them the CCTV footage.