Highland & Islands Police Division


Police in Inverness are appealing for assistance in establishing the whereabouts and wellbeing of Cornelius Hendrick Van Der Wetering, aged 54, who is a Dutch national believed to be walking in the Glen Affric area.

Mr Van Der Wetering was last seen in the Tomich area on Wednesday 28th December 2016, having previously stayed in guest house accommodation in Inverness. It is understood he planned to walk from Tomich towards Kyle of Lochalsh via Glen Affric.

He is described as tall and slim with short grey hair, wearing outdoor clothing and carrying a large rucksack.

As part of ongoing enquiries to confirm Mr Van Der Wetering’s wellbeing, officers are appealing to anyone who may have seen a man of his description walking in the Tomich/Glen Affric or Lochalsh areas since 28th December to make contact via 101.

Officers are also making contact with local guest house/hotel owners/bus and taxi companies and would appeal to anyone in the hospitality or transport industry who may have seen Mr Van Der Wetering to phone 101.

Please see the attached image of Mr Van Der Wetering (Inverness City Centre CCTV - 11.35am 28th December 2016)

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Unfortunately the missing Dutchman has probably been found dead.
http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-scotland-highlands-islands-38528387