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Police Release Age-Progressed Image in Sandy Davidson 50-Year Appeal

Police say even the smallest tip could help solve the case as Sandy Davidson’s family seeks answers after 50 years.

  • On Friday, April 24, 2026, Police Scotland released a forensic age-progression image showing how Sandy Davidson might look today, marking the 50th anniversary of his disappearance from his grandmother's garden in Irvine, North Ayrshire.
  • Sandy vanished on April 23, 1976, while playing in the Bourtreehill area with his then two-year-old sister Donna; investigators believe he may have followed the family dog out of the garden.
  • Theories regarding his fate persist, including a witness report of a man holding the boy's hand, while other suggestions point to a potential drowning in the nearby Annick river.
  • Donna, who has campaigned for decades, said it is "beyond heartbreaking" not to know what happened to her brother, though the family believes he is deceased and seeks closure.
  • Detective Inspector Louise White confirmed the case remains open indefinitely, urging anyone with information to contact Police Scotland on 101 or anonymously through Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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Sandy Davidson, a three-year-old boy with blue eyes and fair hair, disappeared on April 23, 1976. He has been missing ever since. He was last seen in his grandmother's garden in North Ayrshire. Police Scotland have issued a new appeal for anyone with information about him. They have also released a picture of what Sandy might look like today.

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Glasgow Live broke the news in Glasgow, United Kingdom on Thursday, April 23, 2026.
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