‘Increasingly concerned’: Police step up search for missing man Taylor Stewart
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Missing man Taylor Stewart
Police are continuing to appeal for information on the whereabouts of missing Cookstown man Taylor Stewart, as officers today released an image of him taken on the night he went missing.
Taylor, aged 21, is pictured in the Church Heights area of Cookstown at around 5.30am on New Year’s Day, Thursday 1 January, the last confirmed sighting of him before he disappeared.
Officers say concern for Taylor’s welfare is increasing as enquiries continue, with police now appealing directly to anyone who may have been in the area during the early hours of New Year’s morning.
Local policing Inspector Wilson said:
“We are becoming increasingly concerned for Taylor’s welfare and the community will see on the ground as we continue to conduct our enquiries.
“We now believe Taylor was wearing blue jeans with a brown belt, a long sleeved white shirt with a red square pattern, and green / brown boots. He is approximately 5ft 8in tall, of medium build with dark hair and brown eyes.
“We thank everyone who has come forward with information so far, and we now want to appeal directly to anyone who may have been out and about in the area at the time Taylor was last seen. Taxi drivers, for example, may have still been transporting New Year’s Eve revellers.
“If you recognise Taylor from this image, please make contact with us. Even a seemingly insignificant piece of information could help.”
Police have also issued a wider appeal to householders and business owners to check any available footage or premises, particularly given the freezing weather conditions at the time Taylor went missing.
Inspector Wilson continued:
“We would also ask that anyone with dashcam, CCTV or a doorbell camera check their footage, and that key-holders check their premises. We know that some buildings may be closed to the public for the holiday season, and Taylor may have sought shelter from the current freezing conditions.
“Additionally, if you have an outbuilding, garage or shed at your home, please ensure that Taylor has not made his way inside.
“Anyone with information should contact police immediately on 101, or 999 in an emergency. The reference number to quote is 1108 of 01/01/26.”
Members of the public can also submit information online using the PSNI non-emergency reporting form at:
Alternatively, information can be passed anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or online at:
Police have urged the public to share the released image widely, stressing that community assistance could be crucial in helping locate Taylor and ensure he is safe.