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Heartbreak Plea: Grandfather Begs Missing Grandson Home
5 Jan
Summary
- Taylor Stewart, 21, vanished on New Year's Day morning.
- His grandfather made a public plea due to the severe cold.
- Extensive search efforts involve police and rescue teams.
The grandfather of a young man missing since New Year's Day has made a heartfelt appeal for his safe return. Taylor Stewart, 21, was last seen in Cookstown, County Tyrone, at approximately 5:30 AM on January 1, 2026. His grandfather, Mitchell Crooks, expressed profound concern, especially given the severe cold sweeping the UK, and highlighted Taylor's promise to help with car troubles.
Police are conducting an extensive search, aided by K9 units and the Lough Neagh Search and Rescue Swift Water Rescue Team. They urge residents to check sheds, garages, and outbuildings for any signs of Taylor. CCTV footage has been released to assist the ongoing efforts to locate the missing man.
Superintendent Peter Stevenson of the PSNI thanked the community for their support and emphasized the complex nature of the search. He advised the public against undertaking their own searches due to safety risks from snow and ice, encouraging them to contact the police with any information, however small. The investigation continues with coordinated efforts from multiple rescue organizations.
