Reappeal for missing Stirling man on his birthday
Yuxin Cao was last seen near Stirling more than a year ago
Police have issued a reappeal for a missing Stirling man, on what would be his 24th birthday.
Yuxin Cao was last seen between 7-9pm on Tuesday 2 September 2025, in the top car park at Dumyat Hill near Stirling.
He is described as being 5ft 8ins, of medium build with short black hair, and was last seen wearing dark clothing, including a hooded top.
"Incredibly difficult"
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.
“Despite this, there have been no further sightings of Yuxin since Tuesday, 2 September 2025.
“This has been incredibly difficult for Yuxin’s family and we will continue to provide them with support.
"Even the smallest piece of information could be significant"
“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 3 September 2025.