Police hunting for soldier, 28, whose disappearance only reported two weeks after he was last seen
Police are searching for a soldier who disappeared after a night out in North Yorkshire and was not reported to the police as missing until two weeks after he was last seen.
Lance Corporal Ryan Rudd hasn’t been seen since the early hours of February 15, at the New Inn in Selby after going on a night out with two friends on Valentine’s night.
The 28-year-old was reported missing to North Yorkshire Police on March 1 by a senior member of the Army after he failed to return to his barracks at Catterick Garrison.
It is not clear as to when Mr Rudd was expected back in barracks, or if he was on leave, but it is understood the two week delay is being investigated.
He 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.
A North Yorkshire Police spokesperson said: “Mr Rudd was reported missing to North Yorkshire Police on the evening of 1 March 2026.
“It was reported by a senior member of the Army.
“Extensive enquiries are ongoing to find Ryan and establish his movements since the early hours of 15 February.
“These include but are not limited to, searches in the Selby area, searches of premises linked to Ryan, enquiries in the Selby and Catterick area, speaking to people who know him, including family, friends and colleagues, people who were out in Selby on the night he was last seen, local businesses including hotels and guest houses, gathering of all relevant CCTV footage, and digital enquiries of which we would not go into detail.”
An army spokesperson said: “We can confirm that Lance Corporal Ryan Rudd was reported missing to North Yorkshire Police on 1st March 2026.
"An investigation is underway and we are working with North Yorkshire Police who are leading this. We are unable to offer further detail at this time.”
If you have any information on Ryan Rudd, contact North Yorkshire Police on 101.