The 21-year-old has been missing since the early hours of New Year’s Day
Taylor Stewart
Search teams are continuing to look for a missing man from Co Tyrone. Taylor Stewart has been missing since the early hours of New Year’s Day.
The 21-year-old from Cookstown was last seen in the Church Heights area of the town at around 5.30am on January 1, 2026.
In a post on social media on Friday night, January 2, K9 Search and Rescue, a charity specialising in searching for vulnerable missing people, said they have been deployed in the area. The volunteer team uses qualified search and rescue, and victim recovery dogs.
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The charity’s volunteers searched on Friday night, resuming their searches on Saturday morning, January 3. In a statement, they added: “We ask the local community that if anyone has any information, no matter how small it may seem, to please report it to the Police as soon as possible.”
K9 Search and Rescue teams searching for missing man Taylor Stewart(Image: K9 Search and Rescue/Facebook)
A CCTV image released by the PSNI shows Taylor in the Church Heights area when he was last seen. He is described by police as being approximately 5ft 8in tall, of medium build, with dark hair and brown eyes.
He is believed to have been wearing blue jeans with a brown belt, a long sleeved white shirt with a red square pattern, and green/brown boots when he was last seen.
Police said they are becoming “increasingly concerned” for Taylor’s welfare and are calling for local residents to search their outbuildings, garages, and sheds.
Local policing Inspector Wilson said: “We are becoming increasingly concerned for Taylor’s welfare and the community will see on the ground as we continue to conduct our enquiries.
“We now believe Taylor was wearing blue jeans with a brown belt, a long sleeved white shirt with a red square pattern, and green / brown boots. He is approximately 5ft 8in tall, of medium build with dark hair and brown eyes.
“We thank everyone who has come forward with information so far, and we now want to appeal directly to anyone who may have been out and about in the area at the time Taylor was last seen.
“Taxi drivers, for example, may have still been transporting New Year’s Eve revellers. If you recognise Taylor from this image, please make contact with us. Even a seemingly insignificant piece of information could help.
“We would also ask that anyone with dashcam, CCTV or a doorbell camera check their footage, and that key-holders check their premises.
“We know that some buildings may be closed to the public for the holiday season, and Taylor may have sought shelter from the current freezing conditions. Additionally, if you have an outbuilding, garage or shed at your home, please ensure that Taylor has not made his way inside.
“Anyone with information should contact police immediately on 101, or 999 in an emergency. The reference number to quote is 1108 of 01/01/26.”
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