Fellow soldiers join police in search for missing sergeant from Queen's Royal Hussars

Military personnel have joined Wiltshire Police in the search for a missing British Army NCO who was last seen on Sunday.

Sergeant Alex Cairnie, 30, of the Queen's Royal Hussars, was captured on CCTV at the Tesco store in Tidworth at around 11:00 on 6 July.

New images released by Wiltshire Police show him wearing a grey sweatshirt and dark grey outdoor trousers with black knee patches.

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He is described as around 5ft 7in tall, with an athletic build, mousy brown hair and a beard.

In a direct appeal, Sergeant Gareth Brooks from Wiltshire Police said: "Alex, we need to know that you are safe. 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."

The search operation has drawn widespread attention and support from military personnel, veterans and members of the public. Many have posted messages of hope and solidarity across social media.

One comment on Wiltshire Police's Facebook post read: "Just hope he is found safe and well."

Another said: "Dear Alex and your family. Hoping you can be reunited very soon."

Anyone who sees Sergeant Alex Cairnie, or who has information about his whereabouts, is asked to call 999, quoting log number 54250084191.