Family of soldier missing after Selby night out ‘devastated’

North Yorkshire Police is appealing for information and sightings to help locate 28-year-old Ryan Rudd after he failed to return home or to his barracks in Catterick Garrison when expected after a night out with friends last month.

As reported by The Press last week, he was reported missing to police on March 1 after being out of contact with family, friends and colleagues – who were concerned for his safety.

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The last confirmed sighting of Ryan at 2.54am on February 15, walking past the Old Flour Factory towards New Millgate in Selby.

He is described as white, around 5ft 8in, of slim build with dark brown hair, and when he was last seen he was wearing a black t-shirt, blue hooded top and black trousers.

CCTV images taken on the day that Ryan was last seen (Image: North Yorkshire Police)

Ryan’s Mum Kerstin and Dad Ken have today released a new image of Ryan along with this statement: “As a family, we are devastated and struggling to put into words how we feel.

“We would ask anyone who has even the smallest piece of information that could help bring Ryan home to please contact the police. We are desperate to have him back.”

Inspector Ciaran Conlon from North Yorkshire Police said: “This is an extremely difficult time for Ryan’s family, and they are currently receiving support from specialist officers.

Ryan’s family are receiving support from specialist officers. (Image: North Yorkshire Police)

“As with any investigation, we remain open minded and will continue to explore all lines of enquiry, but we must accept the possibility that Ryan has entered the River Ouse.

“If you do have any information which can help with the search then please call us 101. Any immediate sightings should be reported to 999.”