Appeal relaunched for missing man last seen at Dumyat Hill

Yuxin Cao was last seen in the car park of Dumyat Hill last September. <i>(Image: Police Scotland)</i>
Yuxin Cao was last seen in the car park of Dumyat Hill last September. (Image: Police Scotland)
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Fresh appeals have been made to find a missing man last seen on a hill near Clackmannanshire over a year ago.

Yuxin Cao was last seen in the top car park at Dumyat Hill between 7pm and 9pm on September 2, 2025 on what was his 24th birthday.

He is described as 5ft 8ins tall, of medium build, with short black hair, and was wearing dark clothing, including a hooded top.

Despite thorough searches carried out by Police Scotland and mountain rescue teams, there have been no signs of Mr Cao.

Inspector Emma Patrick said: "Since Yuxin was reported missing over one year ago, extensive enquiries and rigorous searches have been carried out to trace him.

"Officers have been supported by specialist resources including the Air Support Unit, police dogs, the Dive and Marine Unit and Ochil Mountain Rescue Team."

She added: "This has been incredibly difficult for Yuxin’s family and we will continue to provide them with support.

"We remain committed to finding Yuxin and we would ask anyone who remembers seeing him in the area of Dumyat Hill on the day he went missing, or who has seen him since them, to please contact us.

"Even the smallest piece of information could be significant."

Anyone with information is asked to contact Police Scotland on 101, quoting incident number 1260 of September 3, 2025.

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