Detectives search former home of missing Fife teenager Kenneth Jones who disappeared in 1998

Detectives are searching the former home of missing Glenrothes teenager Kenneth Jones, who disappeared in 1998.

The 18-year-old was last seen near his home in the Ancrum Court area of the Fife town at around 10.30pm on November 2 almost 30 years ago.

His family reported him missing two days later, however, Kenneth, who would now be 46, has not been heard from since.

Police Scotland’s Major Investigation team are conducting a search of the teen’s former address.

Detective chief inspector Jonathan Pleasance said: “Officers from Police Scotland’s Major Investigation Teams are leading the re-investigation with the assistance of numerous resources, including divisional officers and expert witnesses.

“Our searches at Ancrum Court form part of our investigation as we work to find any new information that could assist our enquiries. We remain committed to establishing the full circumstances of what happened to Kenneth and we are keeping an open mind.

“I would appeal to anyone who may have any information, no matter how small it may seem, to come forward.

“It’s essential we find out what happened to Kenneth to bring his family some much needed closure.”

At the time of his disappearance, Kenneth was described as white, 6ft 2in tall, with short, dark-brown hair. When last seen, he was wearing a black leather zip-up jacket, black jeans, and yellow and green trainers.

Anyone with information is urged to contact Police Scotland on 101.