Police have discovered a body in the search for a missing person, who was last seen leaving an Asda in Scotland
Police have issued a tragic update after a man was reported missing after last being seen in Asda.
Gary Hill was reported missing on Monday, February 9 from East Lothian in Scotland. The 56-year-old was last seen at the Asda in Chesser at around 4.30pm that day.
On Thursday, police issued an urgent statement expressing growing concerns for his welfare and suggesting he may have travelled to East Lothian, possibly sleeping in his vehicle.
In a sad update, police discovered a body in the search for Gary at around 10.15pm on Thursday, February 12, near Cockburnspath, a small village in the Scottish Borders.
Although formal identification is still pending, the family of Gary Hill has been notified, reports Edinburgh Live.
In their latest update, Police Scotland stated: “Around 10.15pm on Thursday, 12 February, 2026, the body of a man was found near Cockburnspath, East Lothian.
“Formal identification is yet to take place, however, the family of Gary Hill, 56, who was reported missing from the area on Monday, 9 February, 2026, has been informed.
“The death is being treated as unexplained but is not believed to be suspicious. A report will be submitted to the Procurator Fiscal.”
