Greg Monks, from Glasgow in Scotland, was last seen in the Portuguese party resort of Albufeira before disappearing on Tuesday evening, hours after landing in the Algarve
Fears are growing for a missing British holidaymaker who vanished during a night out with friends hours after flying to the Algarve on Tuesday. The family of the tourist have appealed to expats in the area in a “desperate” attempt for more information about the disappearance, saying it is “not like him to do this”.
Greg Monks, from Glasgow in Scotland, was last seen in the party resort of Albufeira before disappearing on Tuesday evening, his sister Julian said. The worried sibling sounded the alert today, May 29, saying the Glaswegian had been on his first night out in the sunshine resort when he vanished. The sister of the missing man described his disappearance as “completely out of character.”
She wrote on an Albufeira expat site: “My brother has not been since Tuesday evening. If you are currently there and have any information place contact me with any info.”
Jillian also confirmed her brother’s disappearance had been reported to the British Embassy as well as police and his hotel.
She said: “Please any info. We are desperate. Not like him to do this.”
Alison Meechan Fraser, from Hamilton in South Lanarkshire, subsequently confirmed the 38-year-old had been reported missing and police were looking for him.
She said: “He was with a group of friends. All the other boys are at the accommodation. They all arrived Tuesday, went on a night out and none of them have seen him since late Tuesday/early Wednesday.
“It’s out of character, he’s 38 and named Greg.”
Portuguese police could not be reached for an immediate contact this afternoon. Other British holidaymakers reacted to Jillian’s SOS by promising their support.
Last month, Edinburgh University history student Gregor Thomson vanished briefly less than a full day after arriving in Madrid with rugby club teammates for a weekend trip abroad.
Relatives of the student said he had last been seen at Diverzo Cocktail Bar in the Spanish capital at around 1.30am on April 26, where he became separated from his friends.
The 21-year-old’s dad Dan Murray said his son and his friends had “obviously had a few drinks”, meaning things were “a little bit hazy” regarding the situation.
The father later touched down in Madrid to learn his son had reappeared. His return was confirmed by cousin Amy Hood on April 27, who said: “He has been found safe and well. Thank you all for your concern it is much appreciated.”
Members of the public expressed their relief at the “brilliant news” on social media, with one commenting: “Sending love to all family, I’m so pleased he is back and safe, what a relief for the family.”
Another added: “Amazing news. What a relief for you all.”
A third said: “Brilliant news.”