Missing Person Alert: Police Search Underway for Former St Andrews Student Last Seen Early Sunday.

Authorities in Fife have launched an urgent search for a former St Andrews University student who was reported missing earlier this week. Bill De Witt, 29, was last seen leaving the St Andrews Student Union shortly after midnight on Sunday, April 5. He was reported missing to Police Scotland on Wednesday, April 8, prompting an active investigation and community appeal for information.

Bill De Witt, who has recently been living in Cellardyke, is described as approximately 5 feet 10 inches tall with a heavy build. He has long dark brown hair, long facial hair, and blue eyes, and wears glasses. Police have shared these details in the hope that the public may recognize him or provide information about his whereabouts.

A statement from St Andrews University confirmed the missing person report, noting that “Police Scotland are seeking help to trace missing former student Bill Logan De Witt, recently living in Cellardyke and last seen leaving the Students’ Association just after midnight on Sunday, April 5.” The university emphasized the importance of public cooperation to support the ongoing search.

Police Scotland has advised anyone with information regarding Bill’s location to contact them immediately. Calls should be directed to 101, quoting incident 0839 of April 8. Authorities stress that even small pieces of information could prove crucial in locating him safely.

The search is being conducted with urgency due to the time elapsed since Bill was last seen. Police and local volunteers are coordinating efforts to identify any leads, reviewing CCTV in the area, and speaking with friends and associates who may have seen him on the night of his disappearance.

Community members are encouraged to remain observant, particularly in and around St Andrews and Cellardyke. Police urge anyone who spots someone matching Bill’s description or who may have interacted with him recently to come forward. Public awareness and timely reporting are key to helping authorities ensure his safety.

The case has highlighted the importance of swift community action and police coordination when locating missing adults. Authorities and the university continue to appeal for support from residents and visitors in the area to help bring Bill De Witt home safely.

Police Scotland continues to lead the search and is asking for any information, no matter how minor it may seem, to be reported immediately to help resolve the case quickly and safely.