An extensive search is underway to find a monk from New Zealand who is missing from a monastery in Scotland. <\/p>\n
Justin Evans, 24, was last seen within Golgotha Monastery on the Papa Stronsay island in Orkney shortly before midnight on April 11. <\/p>\n
Papa Stronsay is known as a “holy island” after it was bought by a Catholic order in 1999 and operated as essentially a private, monastic community with no public gas, electricity, or water lines.<\/p>\n
Scottish police described Evans as being around 6-foot tall, with short hair and a dark beard. <\/p>\n
“He speaks with a New Zealand accent. When last seen he was wearing a white robe,” said Inspector David Hall. <\/p>\n
“Extensive inquiries are ongoing to trace Justin and as time passes concerns are growing.” <\/p>\n
Hall said authorities were working with partner agencies to carry out “extensive searches” in the island area.<\/p>\n
“I am now appealing for anyone may have visited the island and have any information on Justin or his whereabouts to contact us.” <\/p>\n
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