Finn Creaney

Release issued on Friday, 8 April, 2022

Officers from the Highlands are renewing the appeal for information to help trace Finn Creaney almost two weeks on from when he was last seen.

Finn, 32, from the Tain area, was last seen around 2.15pm on Friday, 25 March, having been dropped off at Loch Naver, on the B873 public road in Sutherland, to start his planned walking route around the loch and south to Golspie.

He is described as 5ft 11in tall, of slim build, with light complexion and freckles on his arms and nose. He has long brown hair down to his lower back and a full brown beard which is short in length.

Chief Inspector Kevin Macleod said : “It is almost two weeks since Finn went missing and his family remain greatly concerned.

“It is obvious from the response we have had that there is great concern in the community for Finn’s well-being.

“Since Finn was reported missing, a number of searches have been carried out by local officers who have been assisted by our colleagues in Operational Support Division and the Air Support Unit, along with our
partner agencies. This will continue over the weekend in effort to locate him.

“I ask that if you were walking in the area and hills between Altnaharra and Golspie recently to get in touch with us. It is possible you have a piece of information that could help progress our enquiries.

“I would like to thank the public for the tremendous support they have given so far.

“Anyone who may have seen Finn is urged to contact Police Scotland on 101 or speak to any officer quoting reference 0912 of 28 March.”

Release issued on Thursday, 31 March, 2022

Police in the Highlands are continuing to appeal for the public’s help to trace 32-year-old Finn Creaney.

Finn, from the Tain area, was last seen around 2.15pm on Friday, 25 March, having been dropped off at Loch Naver, on the B873 public road in Sutherland, to start his planned walking route around the Loch and south to Golspie.

Officers continue to search the area between Altnaharra and Golspie in Sutherland, with the support of the Air Support Unit as well as a number of partner agencies, including mountain rescue and coastguard.

Finn is described as 5ft 11, slim build, with light complexion and freckles on his arms and nose. He has long brown hair down to his lower back and a full brown beard which is short in length.

He was last seen wearing a black t-shirt, a knee-length brown leather jacket, dark coloured trousers, brown waterproof boots and was carrying a green rucksack.

In a statement released today, Finn’s wife Lucy said: “I would like to thank family, friends and the local community for all their help, concern and support over the last few days. It is a really worrying time for me and our four-year-old daughter, Luna.

“I am really concerned for Finn as it has now been seven days since we last saw him.

“I want appeal to anyone who may have seen Finn since last Friday to call the police and ask anyone walking in the area and hills between Altnaharra and Golspie that they keep an eye out for Finn and keep him in their thoughts.

“I would also ask that our privacy is respected at this difficult time.”

Inspector Alasdair Goskirk said: “Our concerns for Finn’s safety and welfare continues to grow. Extensive searches and enquiries have been carried out in an effort to trace Finn.

“I know our concerns are shared by locals and we are grateful for the assistance we have received so far. I continue to urge anyone who believes they may have seen Finn in recent days or has any information regarding his whereabouts to come forward.

“Anyone who may have seen Finn or has any information which could assist should call 101, quoting reference 0912 of 28 March.”