An urgent public appeal has been launched to locate Sergeant Alex Cairnie, a serving soldier based in Tidworth, who has been missing since Sunday morning.

According to military sources and a public notice from The Service Squad, Sergeant Cairnie was last seen leaving camp on the morning of Sunday, 6 July. Since then, there has been no contact, and concerns are growing for his welfare.

Police and Military Appeal for Help

A coordinated search effort is underway involving Hampshire Police, military authorities, and local volunteers. The public is being asked to remain vigilant, especially in the Tidworth and surrounding Wiltshire/Hampshire border area.

Please contact the police if you see him or find anything that seems out of place in your area,” the appeal reads.
Reference should be made to log 214 of 6 July when reporting any sightings or relevant information.

Who is Sergeant Alex Cairnie?

• Name: Sgt. Alex Cairnie
• Status: Missing since morning of 6 July 2025
• Last seen: Leaving Tidworth camp
• Affiliation: British Army, stationed in Hampshire
• Public contact: Hampshire Police on 101 or online via their missing persons reporting portal

Tidworth: A Key Military Hub

Tidworth is one of the UK’s most significant military garrisons, home to several regiments and part of the British Army’s Salisbury Plain Training Area. Security protocols and welfare checks are ongoing in collaboration with local units.

Can You Help?

If you have any dashcam footage, CCTV, or may have seen Sergeant Cairnie, please:

• Call Hampshire Police on 101, quoting log 214 of 6 July
• Submit a tip online via the Hampshire Police website
• In an emergency, always call 999

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