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BBC News
6 days ago
- General
- BBC News
Cole Cooper: Police 'increasingly concerned' for missing teenager
Police are becoming "increasingly concerned" for a teenager who has been missing for three Cooper, 19, was last seen at about 20:45 on 7 May in Longcroft, Falkirk, near home village of Insp Alex Hatrick told BBC Scotland News Cole's disappearance was being treated as a missing persons case and there was no evidence to suggest he had come to the final sighting officers have conducted door-to-door inquiries at more than 200 homes and obtained over 1,000 hours of CCTV. Ch Insp Hatrick, local area commander, told BBC Scotland News: "Just like Cole's family we are increasingly concerned for Cole's whereabouts. "The family are obviously deeply devastated, they are looking for answers as to what has happened to Cole, as are the police."At this time this is very much a missing persons inquiry."There is no evidence to suggest Cole has come to harm but we will explore all avenues, all lines of inquiry. Our focus is very much on tracing Cole." Timeline: Where was Cole Cooper last seen? 3 May: Cole was on a night out with friends. 4 May: He was captured on CCTV multiple times around Nisbet Drive, Longcroft Road and Hogan Path in the early hours of Sunday was seen approaching the door of his Dad's house at 05:49 before leaving four minutes last CCTV footage of Cole was at 06:00 on Cumbernauld Road.7 May: A witness said they saw Cole at around 20:45 on the A803 at the Intersection with Cumbernauld Road, Longcroft.9 May: Cole is reported missing. Ch Insp Hatrick confirmed that the last sighting of Cole was reported by a witness who knew the time of the sighting, on 7 May, he told officers that he didn't have any concerns for added he asked for a lift and "then Cole went on his way".Cole is described as about 5ft 10in, of medium build with short brown hair. He was last seen wearing a black puffer-style jacket with black jogging Cole's family are treating the CCTV footage - captured on 4 May - as the last confirmed sighting of the missing Connor told BBC Radio Scotland's Drivetime programme they were hoping "no news is good news" but were becoming increasingly said: "We are coming up to a month now which does make me think, has he come to some sort of harm?"I don't know what type of harm but I do think that something must have happened and somebody knows something."We are mentally preparing for the worst but we are also hoping and praying for the best outcome which is him coming home safely." The family organised a community-led search for the teenager on Saturday and Sunday, with around 200 people helping looking for Cole."We don't want to sit back and do nothing. Even if we need to search the same area a hundred more times, we will," Connor had been living in Falkirk and is known to have links to the Denny, Cumbernauld and Paisley areas.A major search involving helicopters and drones was launched last week scouring Banknock, also in Falkirk, and the dive and marine unit have been are asking for anyone who was in the Glasgow Road area around the time Cole was last seen to contact them via an online are also urging locals to to check their outbuildings and sheds.
BBC News
24-05-2025
- BBC News
Family and friends lead search for missing Falkirk teenager
Family and friends of a teenager who disappeared near Falkirk have gathered in a search for him more than two weeks after he went Cooper, 19, was last seen at about 19:30 on Wednesday 7 May on the A803 in his home village of 200 people joined the search for Cole around fields and woodland in the Banknock and Cumbernauld brother Connor said the weeks since he was last seen have been "hell" for the family. He said: "We just want to know were he could be, my brother knew loads of people and the fact that nobody knows anything is a concern for us."If you know anything, just come forward. Even if you could be with my brother, please let him know he is not in trouble. "We want to make sure he is safe, we want him home." Connor described his brother as the most loving, caring boy. He said the search was not necessarily about finding Cole, but looking for a "clue" to help the family know what steps to take Friday, Police Scotland renewed an appeal in efforts to trace had been staying in Falkirk but was last captured on CCTV at about 06:00 on Sunday 4 May in the Longcroft area after a night out at the pub with friends. Insp Neil Wotherspoon said officers were continuing to review CCTV footage, hold door-to-door inquiries and were speaking to 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 about 5ft 10in, of medium build with short brown hair. He was last seen wearing a black puffer-style jacket with black jogging has links to the the Denny, Cumbernauld and Paisley Scotland has set up a public portal and urged anyone with information to get in touch.
BBC News
23-05-2025
- BBC News
'All I want is the safe return of my gorgeous, fun-loving boy'
A mother has appealed for her "gorgeous, fun-loving" son to return home safely, more than two weeks after he went missing near Cooper, 19, was last seen at about 19:30 on Wednesday 7 May on the A803 Glasgow/Kilsyth Road in his home village of had previously been captured on CCTV at about 06:00 on Sunday 4 May in the Longcroft area having been on a night out at the pub with of the local community have been taking part in searches of the surrounding area and police have used a helicopter and drones in a bid to spot him. Cole's mother Wendy said it was completely out of character for him to go missing and not contact friends or 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." Cole's family have joined local search parties in the weeks since he went missing and will take part in another search on told BBC Scotland's Drivetime programme: "My gut tells me someone out there knows something and I'm just begging for them to come forward with anything to find my boy."His aunt Amy has also been giving regular updates and appeals for information on social told Drivetime that her nephew's disappearance had "turned everyone's life upside down".She said: "It's been horrific - the emotions that we've been going through, the night terrors that I know a lot of us have been having."The frantic feeling that you might see something when you are out on the searches causes so much anxiety."Watching his mum and the pain that she is in is just heartbreaking." Report any sightings Insp Neil Wotherspoon said police officers were continuing to review CCTV footage, as well as conducting door-to-door inquiries and speaking to witnesses in efforts to trace urged anyone with information to contact Police 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 about 5ft 10in, of medium build with short brown hair. He was last seen wearing a black puffer-style jacket with black jogging has links to the the Denny, Cumbernauld and Paisley areas.
Daily Mail
14-05-2025
- Daily Mail
Chilling last sighting of 'spooked' missing teenager who vanished after a party more than a week ago revealed as his family make desperate plea
Doorbell footage has revealed the last last known sighting of a teenager who vanished after a house party more than a week ago. Cole Cooper, 19, has not been seen since he disappeared from the Banknock area of Falkirk in Scotland on May 4. That evening, he had gone to a local pub before heading to a house party at around three in the morning, and his family have said he hasn't been in contact since. New footage showed Cole walking down Nisbet Drive in Denny at 4.59am, before appearing at his father's home on Mayfield Drive in Longcroft, Bonnybridge at 5.49am. After his father failed to answer the early morning call, he reportedly left. He was then spotted in chilling black-and-white footage jogging down Cumbernauld Road shortly before 6am. He was seen looking over his shoulder as he ran down the road. Since this footage was taken, he has not contacted any of his friends or family. His family posted a plea to Facebook, writing on a local group: 'We're all becoming deeply concerned and just wish for him to return safely home, if anybody body had any information I beg that you let myself know. 'He has connections all over the central belt of Scotland, I would hugely appreciate if you can share and tag people in your area on the post so we can spread the word. 'He is 19 years old, tan and broad physique with dark hair. 'Cole if you're seeing this please reach out to one of us and come home, we're all sick and worried about you and just want you to return home safely. Thanks.' His aunt Aimee Tennie told the Daily Record: 'Our concerns grew after seeing the footage. He's seen running down this street and looks spooked. 'We initially thought that he may be being chased. We've reviewed all the CCTV clips from the area and there doesn't appear to be anyone following him. 'But we haven't ruled it out.' She added: 'We are heartbroken and as the days go on we just want answers to where he could be. 'Cole has not spoken with any of his friends and has not used his bank card, phone, or social media from when he was last seen and heard from May 4. 'This is completely out of Cole's character. 'He is one of the most caring, loving and generous boys. He wears his heart on his sleeve, and although he struggles with mental health himself, he is the first person to make sure you are okay. Cole was last seen wearing a grey hoodie, grey and orange Yeezy trainers, and black Nike joggers. Police Scotland told the Record that Cole is still registered as missing. Anyone with information is asked to contact officers on 101 quoting reference 0828-0905.
