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The Independent
08-07-2025
- The Independent
Body found in search for Army sergeant missing from camp
A body has been found in the search for an Army sergeant who went missing from his camp. Hundreds of people joined the search for Sergeant Alex Cairnie, 30, of the Queen's Royal Hussars regiment, after he left Tidworth Camp in Wiltshire on Sunday. 'Sadly, at around 6pm this evening, a body was found near Warren Hill,' Wiltshire Police said in an update on Tuesday. 'While formal identification has yet to take place, it is believed to be Alex and his next of kin have been informed. 'Our thoughts are with them at this tragic time. 'There are not thought to be any suspicious circumstances and a file will be prepared for the coroner.' Detective Inspector Mark Kent said: 'Our thoughts are very much with the family and loved ones of Alex at this extremely difficult time. 'I would like to thank all those involved in the search efforts to locate him.'
Daily Mail
08-07-2025
- Daily Mail
BREAKING NEWS Body is found in hunt for missing soldier, 30, who was last seen walking around Tesco near military base
A body has been found in the search for a missing soldier who was last seen walking around a Tesco near to his military base. Alex Cairnie, 30, was reported missing on Sunday afternoon after being spotted at the supermarket in Tidworth, Wiltshire. 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 had joined the search for the sergeant who was part of the Queen's Royal Hussars regiment. Sadly, police confirmed this evening a body had been found near Warren Hill. Formal identification is yet to take place but Alex's family has been informed. There are not believed to be any suspicious circumstances surrounding the death, police have said. Wiltshire Police said: 'We are very sad to report that a body has been found this evening in the search for missing Alex from Perham Down. 'Alex, 30, was reported missing on Sunday afternoon (06/07) leaving Tidworth camp and an urgent search has been ongoing since to find him. 'Sadly, at around 6pm this evening, a body was found near Warren Hill. Police dogs were sent out as part of the search, while a drone used thermal imaging to check a woodland from above 'While formal identification has yet to take place, it is believed to be Alex and his next of kin have been informed. Our thoughts are with them at this tragic time. 'There are not thought to be any suspicious circumstances and a file will be prepared for the coroner.' DI Mark Kent said: 'Our thoughts are very much with the family and loved ones of Alex at this extremely difficult time. 'I would like to thank all those involved in the search efforts to locate him.'
The Independent
08-07-2025
- The Independent
Hundreds join search for Army sergeant missing from camp
Hundreds of people have joined the search for an Army sergeant who has gone missing from his camp. Sgt Alex Cairnie, 30, of the Queen's Royal Hussars regiment, left Tidworth Camp on Sunday. Wiltshire Police has released CCTV images of Sgt Cairnie walking around the Tidworth branch of Tesco at about 11am that day. Officers, along with Sgt Cairnie's colleagues, and volunteer teams, have been searching around the area for Sgt Cairnie. In the CCTV footage from Tesco, he is seen wearing a grey sweatshirt and dark grey outdoor trousers with black knee patches. Sgt Cairnie is described as about 5ft 7in tall, with an athletic build, mousy brown hair and a beard. In a statement issued through police, Sgt Gareth Brooks urged Sgt Cairnie to get in touch. 'Alex, we need to know that you are safe,' Sgt Brooks said. 'Please call 101 and ask to be put through to me directly. 'I'm here to listen and I can give you the time you need to talk things through. 'There are many people, who care about you and they need to know that you are OK.' In a post issued on Sunday, Amesbury Police said it was 'very concerned for his welfare'. Wiltshire Search and Rescue confirmed that volunteers were taking part in efforts to locate Sgt Cairnie alongside the police and military. Anyone who sees Sgt Cairnie, or knows of his location, is asked to contact Wiltshire Police on 999 quoting log number 54250084191.
Daily Mail
08-07-2025
- Daily Mail
Missing Alex Cairnie: Soldier, 30, seen in new CCTV walking around Tesco - as sergeant issues desperate plea for information
Missing soldier Alex Cairnie was last sighted walking around a Tesco near to his military base, CCTV footage has revealed. 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.'
Daily Mail
08-07-2025
- Daily Mail
Hundreds of military personnel and volunteers search for soldier missing from his base since Sunday
Hundreds of military personnel and volunteers are searching for a soldier who has been missing from his base since Sunday. Alex Cairnie, 30, a sergeant in the Queen's Royal Hussars regiment, was last spotted at around noon on July 6 leaving Tidworth camp in Wiltshire. Amesbury Police are now asking people to come forward if they have seen Sgt Cairnie, who is from Perham Down. He is described as around 5ft 7ins tall, with an athletic build, mousy brown hair and a beard. 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. 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.'
