The search for Gary Watson Shearer, a 53-year-old Scottish man who vanished in Puerto del Carmen, Lanzarote, is approaching its two-year anniversary with no significant leads, leaving his family in growing despair.
Last Known Sighting
Shearer, who suffers from epilepsy and type-2 diabetes and requires daily medication, was last seen on March 16, 2023. He was wearing a Celtic FC shirt, white shorts, and Nike trainers with green and yellow stripes at the time of his disappearance.
Despite repeated appeals, Spanish authorities have not provided any major updates on their investigation, intensifying the frustration and anguish felt by Shearer’s family.
Family’s Plea for Help
Shearer’s sister, Michelle, has taken to social media to voice her concerns about what she describes as a stalled investigation. She claims that efforts to engage with Spanish media and law enforcement have been met with limited success, and that the lack of communication has deepened their distress.
“We just want answers,” Michelle wrote in a heartfelt post. “Gary wouldn’t have just disappeared on his own. Someone must know something.”
Growing Concerns Over Missing Foreign Nationals in Spain
According to Spanish police records, an estimated 200 foreign nationals go missing in Spain each year, with the Canary Islands accounting for about 15% of these cases. Many of these disappearances remain unresolved, raising concerns about how such cases are handled by local authorities.
Appeal for Information
The Shearer family is urging anyone with information about Gary’s disappearance to come forward, no matter how small the detail may seem.
? Contact the family directly:
- Michelle (Sister): +44 7555 126607
- Ann (Mother): +44 7864 211601
The search for Gary Shearer continues, but time is running out to uncover the truth behind his disappearance. His family desperately seeks closure and urges anyone with knowledge of his whereabouts to speak out.
