Forth Valley search continues for missing man on his 24th birthday

Police are continuing to appeal for information regarding the whereabouts of Yuxin Cao on what would be his 24th birthday.

Yuxin was last seen between 7pm and 9pm on Tuesday, September 2 last year in the top car park at Dumyat Hill near Stirling.

He is 5ft 8ins, of medium build with short black hair and when last seen he was wearing dark clothing, including a hooded top.

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.

Yuxin Cao was last seen on September 2, 2025  (Picture: Submitted)placeholder image
Yuxin Cao was last seen on September 2, 2025 (Picture: Submitted)

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

“Despite this, there have been no further sightings of Yuxin since Tuesday, September 2, 2025. 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.”

People can call Police Scotland on 101, quoting incident number 1260 of September 3 2025.

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