Family express concern for missing teen
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THE family of missing Inverness teenager Adam Mitchell are desperately concerned for him.
Speaking publicly for the first time since the 18-year-old from Culduthel was reported missing more than a week ago, they described him as a “gentle fun-loving young man”.
Adam left home on Wednesday, November 9, after spending the evening in the Tooth and Claw pub on Baron Taylor’s Street and was last seen on CCTV walking in Longman Road near the Harry Fairbairn Garage at around 1am.
A statement issued by his family said: “Our son Adam left home on the Wednesday afternoon to go into town, where he was seen talking and having a laugh with people he met in the Tooth and Claw pub.
“He last spoke to his father at 8.30 in the evening. He left Wetherspoons just after 12. He was alone, he walked down the Longman and was last seen at 1am on CCTV.”
It continued: “This is totally out of character for Adam, who rarely strayed from home without letting his parents know when he would be home.
“Adam is a typical teenager who loves heavy metal music. He constantly wore his off-cut denim jacket that was decorated with patches of his favourite bands. It was his pride and joy.
“He was wearing it when he was last seen, over the top of his leather jacket. He always wore black jeans and black boots.
“Adam has a very distinctive look – long, flowing brown hair and a beard.
“He didn’t wear jewellery unless you include his headphones. He was always listening to music when he walked anywhere.
“He was friendly and open with everyone he met and he was a gentle fun-loving young man who was loyal to his friends.
“We are desperately concerned for our son who seemed to have lost his way. We would dearly love for our son to return home to us.”
Police officers, dogs and specialist teams are continuing to focus their search on areas around the Longman as well as along the Moray Firth coastline.
Last week, police searched wooded areas and outbuildings around the Longman and visited businesses to encourage them to do the same and to distribute posters bearing Adam’s photo.
Anyone with information is asked to phone 101.
