Fresh appeal to trace missing Falkirk teen Cole Cooper
Cole Cooper was last seen at around 8.45pm on Wednesday, May 7, on the A803 at the intersection with Cumbernauld Road in Longcroft.
Before this, the 19-year-old from Falkirk was captured on CCTV at around 6am on Sunday, May 4, also in the Longcroft area.
Cole is described as being around 5ft 10ins in height, of medium build, with brown short hair.
When he was last seen, he was wearing a black puffer-style jacket with black jogging trousers.
Cops say he has links to the Denny, Cumbernauld, and Paisley areas.
A dedicated team of officers have visited more than 220 properties as extensive door-to-door enquiries continue.
More than 1000 hours of CCTV have also been seized.
Local cops are being supported by national resources, including specialist search teams, the police helicopter, and drones from the air support unit, as well as officers from the dive and marine unit.
An incident and welfare support unit will be in the area while searches continue.
Anyone with any information is urged to approach this unit and speak to police.
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Chief Inspector Alex Hatrick, local area commander, said: "We have significant resources dedicated to finding Cole, and we are urging the public to come forward with any information about his whereabouts.
"As part of our investigation, we have specialist resources from across the country assisting local officers.
"We have seized more than 1000 hours of public and private CCTV footage as part of the investigation.
'Door-to-door enquiries are still being carried out, and there will continue to be a significant police presence in the area while our searches are ongoing.
'This includes uniformed and plain-clothed officers. I would encourage anyone with any information or questions to approach these officers.
"We understand this may be concerning for the local community, but please be assured we are working hard to find Cole.
"As well as carrying out these searches, there is a lot of work going on behind the scenes.
"While this may not be as visible, please be assured we are working tirelessly to find Cole."
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Any information, including photographs, CCTV, or dashcam footage that may support the investigation can be sent to officers.
A website has been set up that gives members of the public access to a form to do this.
The Major Incident Public Portal can be found HERE.
In the coming days, further searches involving specialist units will continue. Police will also be carrying out additional high-visibility patrols.
Chief Inspector Hatrick added: "Extensive enquiries remain ongoing and we are fully committed to finding Cole.
"We are working hard to build up a picture of his movements, and I would like to thank everyone for their help so far.
"I would also urge people who live in the area to check their outbuildings and sheds. Finding Cole is paramount, and it is crucial that we get answers for his family and friends on his whereabouts.
"Please think back - were you in the area at the time? Did you notice anyone matching Cole's description?
"Even if it doesn't seem significant, please pass any information on. Any piece of information could prove crucial.
"If you know anything that could help, please speak to us."
Anyone with any information can contact police via 101, quoting incident number 828 of Friday, May 9, 2025.
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