Specialist cops called to hunt for Scots teen missing since Monday

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Police officers are continuing the search for a teenager who vanished from a Scots town earlier this week. Aleksandr Benga was last seen in Stornoway.The 16-year-old disappeared on Monday, after last being seen at around 8.45am near to the water wheel in the grounds of Lews Castle.

Today Police Scotland issued two new photographs of the 6ft 2ins tall youngster, who is slim and has short brown hair, in a bid to help track him down.

Officers describe him as wearing black jeans and a beige jumper when he was last seen, and they believe he may also have had a yellow beanie hat and a red jacket.The missing persons probe has so far seen specialist search officers from Aberdeen and Inverness travelling to the island to assist with the ongoing extensive searches.

Partner agencies are also providing support. Inspector David Hall said: "We are continuing to appeal for the help of the public in tracing Aleksandr, who has now been missing for over 96 hours.Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today.You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland.No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team.All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in!If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'.We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners.