Missing teenager last seen asking pal for lift

Massive search fails to locate Cole, leaving family distraught

- By Sarah Ward

A TEENAGER who vanished three weeks ago was last seen when he asked a friend for a lift, detectives have said.

The last confirmed sighting of Cole Cooper, pictured right, was at about 8.45pm on Wednesday, May 7, in Longcroft, near Falkirk.

The 19-year-old, who is from the nearby village of Banknock, was seen on the A803 at its intersection with Cumbernauld Road in Longcroft, when he asked a friend for a lift.

He was reported missing by his family two days later.

The friend said he did not have any concerns about Cole’s welfare at the time.