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Daily Mirror
5 days ago
- Daily Mirror
Fears mount for missing Brit who vanished just hours after flying abroad
Greg Monks, from Glasgow in Scotland, was last seen in the Portuguese party resort of Albufeira before disappearing on Tuesday evening, hours after landing in the Algarve Fears are growing for a missing British holidaymaker who vanished during a night out with friends hours after flying to the Algarve on Tuesday. The family of the tourist have appealed to expats in the area in a "desperate" attempt for more information about the disappearance, saying it is "not like him to do this". Greg Monks, from Glasgow in Scotland, was last seen in the party resort of Albufeira before disappearing on Tuesday evening, his sister Julian said. The worried sibling sounded the alert today, May 29, saying the Glaswegian had been on his first night out in the sunshine resort when he vanished. The sister of the missing man described his disappearance as "completely out of character." She wrote on an Albufeira expat site: "My brother has not been since Tuesday evening. If you are currently there and have any information place contact me with any info." Jillian also confirmed her brother's disappearance had been reported to the British Embassy as well as police and his hotel. She said: "Please any info. We are desperate. Not like him to do this." Alison Meechan Fraser, from Hamilton in South Lanarkshire, subsequently confirmed the 38-year-old had been reported missing and police were looking for him. She said: "He was with a group of friends. All the other boys are at the accommodation. They all arrived Tuesday, went on a night out and none of them have seen him since late Tuesday/early Wednesday. "It's out of character, he's 38 and named Greg." Portuguese police could not be reached for an immediate contact this afternoon. Other British holidaymakers reacted to Jillian's SOS by promising their support. Last month, Edinburgh University history student Gregor Thomson vanished briefly less than a full day after arriving in Madrid with rugby club teammates for a weekend trip abroad. Relatives of the student said he had last been seen at Diverzo Cocktail Bar in the Spanish capital at around 1.30am on April 26, where he became separated from his friends. The 21-year-old's dad Dan Murray said his son and his friends had "obviously had a few drinks", meaning things were "a little bit hazy" regarding the situation. The father later touched down in Madrid to learn his son had reappeared. His return was confirmed by cousin Amy Hood on April 27, who said: "He has been found safe and well. Thank you all for your concern it is much appreciated." Members of the public expressed their relief at the "brilliant news" on social media, with one commenting: "Sending love to all family, I'm so pleased he is back and safe, what a relief for the family."
Daily Mail
27-04-2025
- Daily Mail
Scots father issues desperate appeal to find son who disappeared during night out with friends in Spanish capital
The father of a missing Scots tourist has made a desperate appeal for information after admitting he is 'extremely worried' about his well-being. Edinburgh University history student Gregor Thomson vanished in the early hours of Saturday morning, less than a full day after arriving in Madrid with rugby club teammates for a weekend trip abroad. Relatives said his last known location was Diverzo Cocktail Bar in the Spanish capital where he became separated from pals. His father, Murray, from Edinburgh, said yesterday: 'No-one's heard from Gregor since the early hours of Saturday morning and we're obviously all extremely worried. 'He had only arrived in Madrid around 9.30am on Friday with rugby teammates for a weekend away. 'We've been told he became separated from them in a bar called Diverzo Cocktail Bar. 'They'd obviously had a few drinks so things are a little bit hazy but the people he was with say he wasn't talking to anyone else or doing anything out of the ordinary that might explain a disappearance like this. 'My son is a sensible lad and he's never gone missing like this before. 'The police are involved and are doing everything they can including trying to get hold of CCTV in the area where he was last seen for clues. 'Gregor was staying in a hostel with the other lads who are also helping out as much as they can. 'His phone is dead and we don't know if he still has it with him. He had his wallet on him. 'They are all due to fly back home tomorrow (MON) around lunchtime. 'I urge anyone with any information about my son to please contact the authorities as soon as possible. 'We're just praying for good news.' Gregor's cousin Amy Hood added in a social media post: 'My cousin Gregor Thomson has been missing since around 1:30am on Saturday the 26th of April. His last known location was Diverzo Cocktail Bar, Calle de Gravina Cocktail Bar, 4 Madrid. Gregor was on holiday with his rugby friends and was separated from the group. He is 21 years old, 6ft 2/3 with dark hair.' Earlier today a friend Liv Andrerson wrote on Facebook: 'Hi everyone, I am reaching out in hopes of locating my friend who has gone missing in Madrid.' She continued: 'He is part of a rugby team from Scotland and was with his teammates at the bar. 'They all left together. However he returned to the bar on his own to retrieve something he had left. He has not been seen since then. 'His teammates and captain had been at the police station yesterday (Sat 26th), and the police officially named him as a missing person last night. 'His phone is dead (most likely) and we don't know if he has ID on him or knows exactly where he is, as it was their first day and he does not know Madrid. 'If anyone has seen him or has any information please reach out immediately.. Please share this if you can, to help spread the word. Call 112 for police.' Spanish police could not be reached today for comment.
Scottish Sun
27-04-2025
- Scottish Sun
Scots tourist, 21, vanishes after becoming ‘separated from friends' on night out in Madrid
Gregor Thomson has vanished from a cocktail bar in the Spanish capital MISSING FEARS Scots tourist, 21, vanishes after becoming 'separated from friends' on night out in Madrid A SCOTTISH student has vanished after a night out with pals in Spain - leaving his dad "extremely worried" as loved ones and police frantically try to find him. Fears are growing for Edinburgh University history student Gregor Thomson after he vanished in Madrid in the early hours of yesterday morning. 3 Gregor Thomson, 21, was visiting Madrid with his teammates and girlfriend when he disappeared on in the early hours of Saturday, April 26 Credit: Facebook 3 Gregor Thomson pictured in the clothes he was wearing when he was last seen after he vanished during a night out with pals in Madrid The 6ft 2in rugby player only arrived in the Spanish capital on Friday morning with teammates for a weekend trip but lost contact with them after they left Diverzo Cocktail Bar when Gregor ran back in to retrieve something he had left. Gregor's dad Murray, from Edinburgh, said no one has seen or heard from him since. He said: 'No-one's heard from Gregor since the early hours of Saturday morning and we're obviously all extremely worried. 'He had only arrived in Madrid around 9.30am on Friday with rugby teammates for a weekend away. 'We've been told he became separated from them in a bar called Diverzo Cocktail Bar. 'They'd obviously had a few drinks so things are a little bit hazy but the people he was with say he wasn't talking to anyone else or doing anything out of the ordinary that might explain a disappearance like this. 'My son is a sensible lad and he's never gone missing like this before. 'The police are involved and are doing everything they can including trying to get hold of CCTV in the area where he was last seen for clues. 'Gregor was staying in a hostel with the other lads who are also helping out as much as they can. 'His phone is dead and we don't know if he still has it with him. He had his wallet on him. 'They are all due to fly back home tomorrow (MON) around lunchtime. 'I urge anyone with any information about my son to please contact the authorities as soon as possible. 'We're just praying for good news.' 3 Gregor's family are "extremely worried" Gregor's cousin Amy Hood added in a social media post: 'Gregor was on holiday with his rugby friends and was separated from the group. He is 21 years old, 6ft 2/3 with dark hair.' Friend Liv Anderson took to Facebook to appeal for help. She said: "He is part of a rugby team from Scotland and was with his teammates at the bar. 'They all left together. However he returned to the bar on his own to retrieve something he had left. He has not been seen since then. 'His teammates and captain had been at the police station yesterday and the police officially named him as a missing person last night. 'His phone is dead (most likely) and we don't know if he has ID on him or knows exactly where he is, as it was their first day and he does not know Madrid. 'If anyone has seen him or has any information please reach out immediately. Please share this if you can, to help spread the word. Call 112 for police.' Spanish police could not be reached today for comment. The missing Brit is understood to play for Edinburgh-based Stewart's Melville RFC.
Daily Record
27-04-2025
- Daily Record
Scots student vanishes in Madrid as dad 'praying for good news' after disappearance
Scots student vanishes in Madrid as dad 'praying for good news' after disappearance Gregor Thomson was last seen at around 1.30am on Saturday, April 26 at a bar in the Spanish capital. He was out with rugby pals before he was separated from the group. Edinburgh University student Gregor Thomson has been reported missing in Madrid (Image: Facebook ) The family of a Scottish student who went missing in Madrid are urging anyone with information to contact them about his whereabouts. Gregor Thomson, 21, was last seen at around 1.30am on Saturday, April 26, at a bar in the Spanish capital. He was out with rugby pals before he was separated from the group. Desperate family members have shared an appeal on social media calling on support to help find Gregor - an Edinburgh University student. Article continues below His dad Murray, from Edinburgh, told the Mirror: "No one's heard from Gregor since the early hours of Saturday morning and we're obviously all extremely worried. He had only arrived in Madrid around 9.30am on Friday with rugby teammates for a weekend away. "We've been told he became separated from them in a bar called Diverzo Cocktail Bar. They'd obviously had a few drinks so things are a little bit hazy but the people he was with say he wasn't talking to anyone else or doing anything out of the ordinary that might explain a disappearance like this. Gregor was last seen in a bar in the Spanish capital (Image: Facebook ) "My son is a sensible lad and he's never gone missing like this before. The police are involved and are doing everything they can including trying to get hold of CCTV in the area where he was last seen for clues." He added: "Gregor was staying in a hostel with the other lads who are also helping out as much as they can. His phone is dead and we don't know if he still has it with him. He had his wallet on him. They are all due to fly back home tomorrow around lunchtime. "I urge anyone with any information about my son to please contact the authorities as soon as possible. We're just praying for good news." Gregor's cousin Amy Hood added in a social media post: "My cousin Gregor Thomson has been missing since around 1:30am on Saturday the 26th of April. His last known location was Diverzo Cocktail Bar, Calle de Gravina Cocktail Bar, 4 Madrid. Gregor was on holiday with his rugby friends and was separated from the group. He is 21 years old, 6ft 2/3 with dark hair." Gregor's cousin Amy Hood, shared a post on social media about his last known location was Diverzo Cocktail Bar, Calle de Gravina Cocktail Bar, 4 Madrid. He is described as being around 6ft 2inches tall with brown/ dark hair and was last spotted wearing a blue shirt and cream shorts. An appeal from Amy said: "My cousin Gregor Thomson has been missing since around 1:30am on Saturday the 26th of April. His last known location was Diverzo Cocktail Bar, Calle de Gravina Cocktail Bar, 4 Madrid. Gregor was on holiday with his rugby friends and was separated from the group. He is 21 years old, 6'2/3 with dark hair. "We would be grateful if you can contact us on the numbers below with any information, no matter how insignificant it may seem." Gregor's pal Liv Anderson also shared a desperate social media appeal for information on Gregor's whereabouts. Liv wrote: "Hi everyone, I am reaching out in hopes of locating my friend who has gone missing in Madrid. He is part of a rugby team from Scotland and was with his teammates at the bar. Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. "They all left together however he returned to the bar on his own to retrieve something he had left. He has not been seen since then. "His teammates and captain had been at the police station yesterday (Sat 26th), and the police officially named him as a missing person last night. His phone is dead (most likely) and we don't know if he has ID on him or knows exactly where he is, as it was their first day and he does not know Madrid. Article continues below "If anyone has seen him or has any information please reach out immediately. Please share this if you can, to help spread the word. Call 112 for police."
Daily Mirror
27-04-2025
- Daily Mirror
Missing Brit tourist's dad 'praying for good news' after son disappears from rugby pals in Madrid bar
Gregor Thomson, 21, went missing while on a trip to Madrid, Spain, with his friends - and his family is now worried as nobody has heard from him since Saturday morning The father of a missing British tourist has urged anyone with any information on his son to contact police after admitting he is "extremely worried" about his wellbeing. Edinburgh University history student Gregor Thomson, 21, vanished in the early hours of yesterday morning - less than a full day after arriving in Madrid with rugby club teammates for a weekend trip abroad. Relatives said his last-known location was Diverzo Cocktail Bar in the Spanish capital where he became separated from pals. Dad Murray, from Edinburgh, said today: "No one's heard from Gregor since the early hours of Saturday morning and we're obviously all extremely worried. He had only arrived in Madrid around 9.30am on Friday with rugby teammates for a weekend away. "We've been told he became separated from them in a bar called Diverzo Cocktail Bar. They'd obviously had a few drinks so things are a little bit hazy but the people he was with say he wasn't talking to anyone else or doing anything out of the ordinary that might explain a disappearance like this. "My son is a sensible lad and he's never gone missing like this before. The police are involved and are doing everything they can including trying to get hold of CCTV in the area where he was last seen for clues." He added: "Gregor was staying in a hostel with the other lads who are also helping out as much as they can. His phone is dead and we don't know if he still has it with him. He had his wallet on him. They are all due to fly back home tomorrow around lunchtime. "I urge anyone with any information about my son to please contact the authorities as soon as possible. We're just praying for good news." Gregor's cousin Amy Hood added in a social media post: "My cousin Gregor Thomson has been missing since around 1:30am on Saturday the 26th of April. His last known location was Diverzo Cocktail Bar, Calle de Gravina Cocktail Bar, 4 Madrid. Gregor was on holiday with his rugby friends and was separated from the group. He is 21 years old, 6ft 2/3 with dark hair." Earlier today, Gregor's friend Liv Andrerson wrote on Facebook: '"Hi everyone, I am reaching out in hopes of locating my friend who has gone missing in Madrid." She continued: "He is part of a rugby team from Scotland and was with his teammates at the bar. "They all left together. However he returned to the bar on his own to retrieve something he had left. He has not been seen since then. His teammates and captain had been at the police station yesterday (Sat 26th), and the police officially named him as a missing person last night. "His phone is dead (most likely) and we don't know if he has ID on him or knows exactly where he is, as it was their first day and he does not know Madrid. If anyone has seen him or has any information please reach out immediately. Please share this if you can, to help spread the word. Call 112 for police." Spanish police could not be reached today for comment. The missing Brit is understood to play for Edinburgh-based Stewart's Melville RFC.
