Police Scotland Highland & Islands

We are appealing for the help of the public to trace a man reported missing in the Highlands. Charlie Courtauld, 20, was last seen in the Badachro area on Tuesday, 10 March, 2026. Anyone with info call 101, quoting incident number 2179 of 18 March, 2026.

We are appealing to trace a teenage girl reported missing on the Isle of Skye. Ella Wright, 14, was last seen near the A850 at Clachamish around 3.35pm on Thursday, 19 March, 2026, after she ran away from a family member. Anyone with info call 101, inc 2080 of 19 March.

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A vehicle that was stolen in Shetland has been traced. The theft happened overnight between Friday, 13 March, and Saturday, 14 March, 2026 on Brentfield Park. More: orlo.uk/6PLjd

Officers are appealing for information after a report of a laser being shone at a helicopter in Glen Etive on Friday, 13 March, 2026. Full appeal here - orlo.uk/DnRUD

Officers are appealing for information following the theft of a vehicle in Shetland. The incident happened overnight between Friday, 13 March, and Saturday, 14 March, 2026 on Brentfield Park. More: orlo.uk/zr0Dr

The B876 has re-opened following a two-vehicle crash near Bower, Caithness. Motorists are thanked for their patience.

The two people who died following a crash near Fort William can be named as David Allan Mackay, aged 44, and Kai Mathieson, aged 16, from the Corpach area. orlo.uk/JSM62

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We are appealing following a robbery on Tomnahurich St , Inverness, 2.10am Sun 1 March. A man, 28, was approached by three men wearing dark clothing and face coverings who stole a sum of cash from him. If you can help call 101, ref 0543 of 1/3/26. More: orlo.uk/4qiAD

On Saturday 28 February, human remains were found on the south side of Ben Nevis. The remains have yet to be formally identified but the family of Harvey Christian, 42, reported missing in Jan 2023 has been informed. There are not believed to be any suspicious circumstance.

Two people have been arrested and charged following a drugs recovery on the A9 near Crubenmore. orlo.uk/3YZES

The family of a 46-year-old woman who died at a property in Dornoch have released a statement following her death. She can now be named as Naomi MacIvor. More information: orlo.uk/9gprc

A 34-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection with the death of a woman in Dornoch. Around 4.40pm on Saturday, 21 February, 2026, officers were called to Morrison Court following the death of a woman. More: orlo.uk/ym54M

Road policing officers are appealing for information following a fatal crash on the A830 at Corpach near Fort William on Saturday, 21 February, 2026. Anyone with information is urged to contact us on 101 quoting reference 0389 of 21 February. More: orlo.uk/xJ3Wc

We are continuing to appeal for information to help trace Brian Mcgillicuddy, 64, missing after failing to return from a planned hike on Ben Nevis on Thursday, 19 February, 2026. More: orlo.uk/PwSa3 Any info, call 101, quoting incident 3544 of 19 February.

Officers are appealing for information following a two-vehicle crash on the A82 south of Glencoe on Saturday, 21 February, 2026. Click here: orlo.uk/MnfY1

The A830 has partially reopened at Corpach following a fatal single-vehicle crash in the early hours of Saturday, 21 February, 2026. Officers remain at the scene and enquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances. Further updates will be provided.

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