COPS are frantically searching for a soldier who vanished two weeks ago when he failed to return to his barracks after a Valentine’s night out.

Ryan Rudd was last seen in the early hours of February 15 in the market town of Selby, North Yorkshire.

Photo of missing man Ryan Rudd.
Ryan is described as white, around 5ft 8in tall, of slim build with dark brown hairCredit: North Yorkshire Police
 

Ryan Rudd, a missing person last seen in Selby.
He went on a night out with two mates on Valentine’s, and CCTV shows him at the New Inn pubCredit: North Yorkshire Police
But the 28-year-old never returned to his barracks in Catterick Garrison.

He went on a night out with two mates on Valentine’s, and CCTV shows him at The New Inn pub.

Since that night, his family, friends and colleagues haven’t seen or heard from him.

North Yorkshire Police are urgently searching for the missing soldier.

Anyone who may have seen him that night, or since, should contact cops “immediately”.

Ryan 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.

Cops said in an appeal: “Have you seen missing Ryan Rudd, who was last seen in Selby in the early hours of Sunday 15 February?

“Since then he has been out of contact with family, friends and colleagues we are very concerned for his safety.

“We are appealing to anyone who may have seen him in Selby on 14/15 February or has seen him since then, to contact us as a matter of urgency.

“Ryan 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.

“Extensive enquiries are ongoing to find Ryan, if you have any information that could help, please call us on 101.

“If you have seen Ryan or know where he is now, please call us on 999.

“Please quote reference 12260037725 when passing on information.”

Missing person Ryan Rudd.
The 28-year-old did not return to his barracks in Catterick GarrisonCredit: North Yorkshire Police
 

A blurry image of Ryan Rudd, a young man with dark hair, wearing a blue jacket.
When he was last seen he was wearing a black T-shirt, blue hooded top and black trousersCredit: North Yorkshire Police