Police and the coastguard are looking for a missing Middlesbrough man after a car was found in the car park of a lighthouse in Scotland over two weeks ago.

Officers were made aware of concern for Ernestas Dagys around 12pm on Tuesday, February 27 following a report his car had been discovered in the Mull of Galloway Car Park.

Searches are being carried out in the area with specialist resources to try and find the 42-year-old, including assistance from the RNLI and HM Coastguard.

The Northern Echo: Ernestas DagysErnestas Dagys (Image: POLICE SCOTLAND)

Ernestas is described as white, around 5’8” tall, of slim build with short brown hair. When last seen he was wearing a black jacket, grey tracksuit bottoms and black trainers.

Inspector Stephen Judge, from Police Scotland, said: “I’m appealing for any information which may help us trace Ernestas.

“Following enquiries, we believe he travelled to the Mull of Galloway area on Sunday, 25 February.

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“If you’ve been in the area since Sunday, please think back. Did you see someone matching his description? Please get in touch with any information you have.

“Ernestas, if you see this appeal, please make contact with the police so we can ensure you’re safe and well.”

Anyone with information should contact Police Scotland on 101, quoting reference 1241 of 27 February.