Missing Alex Cairnie: Soldier, 30, seen in new CCTV walking around Tesco - as sergeant issues desperate plea for information
The sergeant in the Queen's Royal Hussars regiment, 30, was spotted shopping at the supermarket in Tidworth, Wiltshire at around 11am on Sunday.
That same morning, the soldier was seen at his army camp around a mile away from the shop, his last appearance at the base.
Hundreds of military personnel and volunteers are currently searching for the soldier and Amesbury Police are asking people to come forward if they have seen him.
Sgt Cairnie, from Perham Down, is described as around 5ft 7ins tall, with an athletic build, mousy brown hair and a beard.
The sergeant is believed to have been wearing a grey sweatshirt and dark grey outdoor trousers with black knee patches when he went missing.
Police dogs have also been sent out as part of the search, while a drone is using thermal imaging technology to check local woodland from above.
Soldiers have gathered, along with rescue teams, to search for the sergeant in the local area.
He is described as around 5ft 7ins tall, with an athletic build, mousy brown hair and a beard
Soldiers have gathered, along with rescue teams, to search for the sergeant in the local area
Meanwhile, posters have been put up near the base by members of the community, urging people to help look for Sgt Cairnie.
Amesbury Police stated: 'We are very concerned for his welfare.
'He is thought to have been wearing a light coloured t-shirt and black/grey trousers.
'If you see him, or know of his whereabouts, please contact us on 999 quoting log 214 of today's date.'
Drew Short, from DS rescue and recovery, has got a team together to join the search as volunteers.
He said: 'We've got a search and rescue dog along with three trucks we're more than happy to give up our time and money.
'We won't stop looking for you until you are found by someone. We're all really hoping you are okay and please reach out to someone.'
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