Concerns are growing for the welfare of Keith McLoughlin, who hasn’t been seen since late last night (Wednesday).
Keith was captured on CCTV at 23:30 on Downend Road near Arreton but it’s not known where he went from there.
Police are yet to issue a formal appeal for help in locating the missing Arreton man, who is said to have left home without his car, keys, wallet or mobile phone.
WightSAR – the Island’s volunteer search and rescue organisation – has been called in to support officers with a local area search.
A search is commencing near to Burnt House Lane at Downend with the specialist teams looking around a nearby quarry and across downland.
The family and authorities are concerned for Keith’s welfare given his state of mind last night, prompting Keith’s brother to issue a social media appeal.
Hampshire Constabulary are yet to issue an appeal.
UPDATE @ 14:35 – It has been confirmed by the family that sadly Keith Mcloughlin’s body has been discovered near Arreton this afternoon.
Next of kin have been informed and a file is being prepared for the coroner.
Search teams are now standing down from the incident.
My thoughts go out to the family, may he R.I.P….. So sad
so so sad R.I.P.
So sad you will be missed by alot of people rip
So sorry for all his family and friends.
He is at peace, alas the family and friends are now in turmoil .
Try to remember the Happy Times .
Sincere condolences to you all .
RIp x
Rest in peace lovely. I’m so sorry 🙁 xx
RIP Keith you are with the rest of the family. Love your cousin Joan
Deepest condolences to all of your family.
May he rest peacefully
May he rest in peace, so sorry for your loss, my thoughts are with his family and friends x
So sad to hear about a great guy and good work colleague Keith will be sadly missed R.I.P mate
How sad
So shocked what a great man, great work colleague!
RIP macca