Have you seen missing Ryan?

13 March 2026

One month on – a renewed appeal to locate missing soldier Ryan

This weekend marks one month since Ryan Rudd, 28, did not return to his barracks after a night out in Selby. Ryan was out with friends in the town centre before he went missing in the early hours of the following morning Sunday 15 February 2026. He was reported missing to North Yorkshire Police on Sunday 1 March 2026.

The last confirmed sighting of Ryan was at 02.54am hrs on Sunday 15 Feb 2026 walking past the Old Flour Factory towards New Millgate. Ryan is described as white, around 5ft 8in tall, of slim build with dark brown hair. When he was last seen he was wearing a black t-shirt, blue hooded top and black trousers.

Since the original report officers have carried out detailed enquiries including CCTV trawls from across the area as well as door-to-door enquiries. Specialist teams have searched key locations on both land and water using equipment such as police drones to scour hard‑to‑reach areas.

Ryan’s Mum Kerstin and Dad Ken have today released a new image of Ryan along with this statement: “As a family, we are devastated and struggling to put into words how we feel.

“We would ask anyone who has even the smallest piece of information that could help bring Ryan home to please contact the police. We are desperate to have him back.”

Inspector Ciaran Conlon from North Yorkshire Police said: “This is an extremely difficult time for Ryan’s family, and they are currently receiving support from specialist officers.

“As with any investigation, we remain open minded and will continue to explore all lines of enquiry, but we must accept the possibility that Ryan has entered the River Ouse.

“If you do have any information which can help with the search then please call us 101. Any immediate sightings should be reported to 999.”

3 March 2026

Ryan Rudd remains missing and extensive enquiries are cotinuing today (3 March 2026) to help find him. 

Thank you to everyone who has shared our appeal so far. 

2 March 2026

Have you seen missing Ryan Rudd, who last seen in Selby in the early hours of Sunday 15 February?

We are searching for Ryan, 28, after he failed to return home or to his barracks in Catterick Garrison when expected.

Ryan was last seen at the New Inn in Selby in the early hours of Sunday 15 February after going on a night out with two friends on Valentine’s night.

CCTV images of Ryan on the night he was last seen 

Since then he has been out of contact with family, friends and colleagues we are very concerned for his safety.

We are appealing to anyone who may have seen him in Selby on 14/15 February or has seen him since then, to contact us as a matter of urgency.

Ryan is described as white, around 5ft 8in tall, of slim build with dark brown hair. When he was last seen he was wearing a black t-shirt, blue hooded top and black trousers.

Extensive enquiries are ongoing to find Ryan, if you have any information that could help, please call us on 101.  

If you have seen Ryan or know where he is now, please call us on 999.  

Please quote reference 12260037725 when passing on information.