Taylor Stewart: 'Any information, no matter how small, could be vital', says rescue team as search continues in Cookstown for missing man
A search and rescue team involved in looking for a young man missing in Cookstown has stressed that even the smallest piece of information could be vital.
Taylor Stewart has been missing since the early hours of New Year’s Day when he was captured on CCTV footage.
The 21-year-old was last seen in the Church Heights area of the town at around 5.30am.
K9 Search & Rescue NI said on Saturday night that its volunteers would continue the search for Taylor on Sunday and urged anyone with any information, no matter how small, to come forward.
"Our volunteers returned to Cookstown today to continue the search for Taylor Stewart,” a spokesperson for the organisation said.
"Despite extensive efforts, Taylor sadly remains missing.
"We are asking members of the local community to please remain vigilant and to check any buildings, sheds, or outbuildings on your property.
"Any information, no matter how small or insignificant it may seem, could be vital and should be passed to the police as soon as possible. Your continued support and assistance are greatly appreciated as the search continues.”
On Friday, police renewed their appeal for information to help locate Taylor and asked local key-holders to urgently check their premises.
They also released a second image of him, captured on CCTV on the night he went missing, in the hope it will jog someone’s memory.
Local policing Inspector Wilson said: “We are becoming increasingly concerned for Taylor’s welfare and the community will see on the ground as we continue to conduct our enquiries.
"We now believe Taylor was wearing blue jeans with a brown belt, a long sleeved white shirt with a red square pattern, and green / brown boots.
"He is approximately 5ft 8in tall, of medium build with dark hair and brown eyes.”
Police appealed directly to anyone in the area early on New Year’s Day.
"We thank everyone who has come forward with information so far, and we now want to appeal directly to anyone who may have been out and about in the area at the time Taylor was last seen,” said Insp Wilson.
"Taxi drivers, for example, may have still been transporting New Year’s Eve revellers. If you recognise Taylor from this image, please make contact with us. Even a seemingly insignificant piece of information could help.
"We would also ask that anyone with dashcam, CCTV or a doorbell camera check their footage, and that key-holders check their premises. We know that some buildings may be closed to the public for the holiday season, and Taylor may have sought shelter from the current freezing conditions.
"Additionally, if you have an outbuilding, garage or shed at your home, please ensure that Taylor has not made his way inside.
"Anyone with information should contact police immediately on 101, or 999 in an emergency. The reference number to quote is 1108 of 01/01/26.”
You can also submit a report or information online using the non-emergency reporting form via www.psni.police.uk/makeareport or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org/