Police releases sketch of how missing 3-year-old would look like 50 years later

By Elizabeth Hunter

Police have released an image of a missing three-year-old on the 50th anniversary of his disappearance - showing what he would look like now.

Sandy Davidson went missing from his grandmother's home in Irvine, Scotland, on April 23, 1976.

He was last seen playing in the garden of the Bourtreehill house, and was promptly reported missing by his family.

Now, on the 50th anniversary of his disappearance, Police Scotland's Forensic Services has constructed an image of what Sandy may look like today.

His sister, Donna, has also come forward to urge members of the public to share any information that could help the search.

She said: "It is hard after 50 years and distressing that I still don’t know what happened to my brother.

"To have no answers to what seems like a thousand questions is beyond heartbreaking.

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“Sandy is very much in my thoughts and as a family we are urging anyone who can help to get in touch.”

It is thought Sandy may have left the garden to follow the family dog.

Extensive searches were carried out but there was no trace of him.

Detective Inspector Louise White said: “Sandy remains a missing person and our thoughts are very much with his family on this momentous anniversary of his disappearance.

"It is a very hard time for them.

“Someone must have seen Sandy that day and the answers his family need are out there somewhere.

"Someone must know something and I would urge them to contact us.

“Even the smallest piece of information could help us find out what happened to Sandy so please get in touch if you can assist.

“Anything new will be thoroughly assessed so contact us on 101 if you have anything to tell us, no matter how insignificant you might think your information is.”