Fresh appeal to trace Stirling man Yuxin Cao on what would be his 24th birthday
Yuxin was last seen at the top car park at Dumyat Hill between 7pm and 9pm on September 2, 2025. Police say extensive searches have found no trace of him.
Dumyat Hill near Stirling, where Yuxin Cao was last seen in September 2025. · Photograph: Adrianmckie (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Police have launched a fresh appeal to trace a man missing from Stirling, on what would be his 24th birthday.
Yuxin Cao was last seen between 7pm and 9pm on Tuesday, September 2, 2025, in the top car park at Dumyat Hill near Stirling.
Description
He is described as 5ft 8in, of medium build, with short black hair. When last seen he was wearing dark clothing, including a hooded top.
"Even the smallest piece of information could be significant"
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."
She said officers had 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, September 2, 2025," she said.
"This has been incredibly difficult for Yuxin's family and we will continue to provide them with support. 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 then, to please contact us. Even the smallest piece of information could be significant."
About Dumyat
Dumyat is a popular hill on the western edge of the Ochils, overlooking Stirling, the Wallace Monument and the Forth valley. Its top car park is a common starting point for walkers.
How to help
Anyone with information is asked to contact Police Scotland on 101, quoting incident number 1260 of September 3, 2025.