Police Scotland still looking for missing Highland rapist from Invergordon, Ross-shire, who failed to comply with a court order
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POLICE are continuing to search for a convicted Highland rapist who disappeared while still subject to a court order.
Derek Ray Mackay (33), of Invergordon, was imprisoned in 2013 for raping a 30-year-old woman in Ross-shire. He was sentenced to four years and three months.
Police have confirmed that inquiries into his disappearance are still ongoing. They have warned that he is considered a risk to the public and anyone who spots him should not approach him but instead contact police.
He is described as 5 ft 8 in height, medium build, fair complexion, with short brown hair.
Detective Inspector Craig Still previously said: "We want to trace Derek Mackay as quickly as possible and I'd be interested to hear from anyone who has information.
"I would like to reassure people that considerable and extensive efforts are being put into locating him and I would ask people not to approach Mr Mackay if you believe you have seen him. Instead please call Police Scotland on 101 as soon as you can."
