Police launch 'extensive searches' as Father and son,12, go missing in Scottish Highlands

Tom Parry, 49, and his son Richie, 12, were due to return to their home in Cheshire on Wednesday.

Tom Parry and his son Richie (left).

Tom Parry, aged 49 and his son Richie were due to return to their home in Cheshire on Wednesday. (Image: Police Scotland)

A father and his 12-year-old son are missing after going hillwalking in the Scottish Highlands. Tom Parry, 49, and his son Richie, 12, were due to return to their home in Cheshire on Wednesday (May 29) after visiting Glen Nevis and Glencoe.

Their car was found in the Three Sisters car park in Glencoe where they stopped on Tuesday to go walking. Police Scotland has issued an appeal to help trace them.

Inspector Craig Johnstone from the force said: "Tom and Richie have not returned home as planned and extensive searches and enquiries are ongoing in the Glencoe area to locate them as soon as possible.

"I urge anyone who believes they may have seen or spoken to them to get in touch urgently."

Mr Parry is described as around 5ft 10ins and of medium build with brown and grey curly hair. He may be wearing a black and orange jacket.

Richie is described as around 5ft and of slim build with light-brown hair. He could be wearing a bright orange jacket.

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