Renewed appeal for soldier who never returned from night out in Selby
Ryan Rudd has been missing for almost a month
A renewed appeal has been made to help find a soldier who went missing in Selby.
28-year-old Ryan Rudd didn't return to his barracks after a night out in Selby town centre.
He was last seen in the early hours on Sunday 15th February 2026.
He was reported missing two weeks later, on 1st March.
The last sighting of Ryan
A North Yorkshire Police spokesperson said "The last confirmed sighting of Ryan was at 02.54am on Sunday 15 Feb 2026 walking past the Old Flour Factory towards New Millgate.
"Ryan is described as white, around 5ft 8in tall, of slim build with dark brown hair.
"When he was last seen he was wearing a black t-shirt, blue hooded top and black trousers."
Since receiving the missing report, officers have searches on land and water.
Inspector Ciaran Conlon from North Yorkshire Police said they must accept the possibility that Ryan may have entered the River Ouse.
Family statement
Ryan’s Mum Kerstin and Dad Ken said: “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.”
Ryan's family are receiving support from specialist officers.
Where to report sightings or information
Anyone with any information which could help in the search for Ryan is being urged to contact the police by calling 101.
Any immediate sightings should be reported by calling 999.