'Concerns grow' as search for student last seen at Dumyat hill in Stirling enters fourth week

Concerns are growing for a missing student who disappeared a month ago in Stirling.

Yuxin Cao was seen leaving the grounds of the University of Stirling around 5am on Tuesday, September 2.

The 22-year-old was later seen at the top car park of Dumyat hill between 7pm and 9pm on the same day.

He has not been seen since.

Yuxin is described as around 5ft 8in tall, of medium build, with short black hair.

Officers, supported by the Ochil Mountain Rescue Team, the Dive and Marine Unit and both air support and the dog unit, are continuing to piece together the student’s movement on the day of his disappearance.

They have asked any dog walkers or hill walkers who were in the area on the day of his disappearance to consider if they saw someone matching Mr Cao’s description.

Inspector Emma Patrick said: “As time passes concerns continue to grow for Yuxin.

“Our enquiries are ongoing and searches will be carried out over the weekend.

“I am continuing to appeal for anyone with any information on his whereabouts to get in touch.

“We know the area is popular with walkers and dog walkers and I would particularly appeal to anyone who was in the Dumyat Hill area to think back, do you remember seeing someone matching Yuxin’s description?

“I would also appeal to anyone with dash-cam or private CCTV footage within the surrounding areas which could assist to contact us.

“Any piece of information could prove important.”