A British tourist has been missing for almost a week following a trip to Italy as his family issue a desperate plea.
Robert Cadger, 47, was last seen on Monday, March 10, after he visited the historic archaeological site, Pompeii, during a getaway to Naples.
The labourer from Menstrie, Clackmannanshire, had flown out with two friends to watch SSC Napoli take on Fiorentina – but never made it home as planned the following day.
Known to friends as Bob – he is described as having a slim build, and stands around 5ft 8in with a shaved head.
He was last seen wearing a yellow Aberdeen FC jacket and jeans. He also has a distinctive barcode tattoo on the back of his neck.
Alarmingly, Robert is without his phone or bank card, leaving his family increasingly worried.
His younger brother Euan Cadger, 43, said the disappearance is completely out of character.
‘He’s very old school, keeps to himself, and doesn’t use social media but he would never just vanish without a word,’ Euan told the Scottish Sun.
Robert Cadger, 47, was last seen on Monday, March 10, after he visited the historic archaeological site, Pompeii, during a getaway to Naples.
Known to friends as Bob – he is described as having a slim build, and stands around 5ft 8in with a shaved head
The family are now pleading with the public for help, and urging anyone with information on Robert’s whereabouts to come forward
‘He’s really close to his 10-year-old daughter and always stays in touch with her, even when he’s away. For him to drop off the radar like this is really worrying,’ he added.
The mystery deepens as Robert vanished just days before Naples was rocked by its biggest earthquake in 40 years, adding further complications to the search effort.
Euan added that this has complicated matters as the Italian authorities are currently focused on dealing with the fallout from the natural disaster.
‘If Robert is out there, we’re asking him to contact anyone just to let us know he’s okay. We’re all so worried about him,’ the devastated brother added.
The family are now pleading with the public for help, and urging anyone with information on Robert’s whereabouts to come forward.
Euan said the family are holding onto hop that he is well, but as time goes by they are becoming more and more concerned for his safety,
A Foreign Office spokesperson confirmed to the newspaper: ‘We are supporting the family of a British man missing in Italy and are in contact with local authorities.’
