Family fear British football fan who vanished in Italy after visiting Pompeii has come to harm
Robert Cadger was in Naples to watch a football game but the search to find him has been hampered by a strong earthquake
The family of a Scottish father who has been missing in Naples for a week after going to visit the ancient ruins of Pompeii have spoken of their fears for his safety.
Robert Cadger, known by loved ones as Bob, was last seen on 10 March during a trip to Naples with friends.
The 47-year-old labourer from Menstrie, Clackmannanshire was at the Napoli vs. Fiorentina football game last Monday with friends before heading alone to Pompeii.
In his last known contact shared with The Independent his 10-year-old daughter replying to his picture of Naples on Monday saying: “Wow looks amazing. Hope you have an awesome time!”
He replies: “I am.”
He was never heard from again.
He vanished as Naples was rocked by one of the worst earthquakes in the region for 40 years on Thursday with residents forced to sleep on streets in the Italian city.
The 4.4-magnitude earthquake has hampered the search for Mr Cadger, who is without his bank cards and luggage, and his family is growing increasingly concerned.
His sister-in-law Claire Cadger told The Independent: “ We are very worried he has come to harm.
“The longer this goes on the more likely that seems. Bob is a chatty man, he would make easy conversation with people about sports, especially Aberdeen football club and music.
“He is a heavy smoker and drinker. He would have visited bars and shops to purchase alcohol and cigarettes.
“He is a fit individual, he has a physical job at home. He is small in build and height but is generally quite fearless, he would not fear for his own safety. He is always up for doing things and going places.”
“He has a 10-year-old daughter at home whom he may also have spoken to people about.”
Addressing Mr Cadger directly she said: "We want him to know everyone is worried about him, and wants him home safely.
“Please contact us. If he cannot contact us then do please seek help from police or emergency services.
“Don't worry or be embarrassed about anything, all we want is you home safely.
“The amount of love and support coming from family and friends for him to come home safely has been enormous."
He said earthquakes rocking Naples have complicated the search, adding: “We just want to know he’s safe. If Robert is out there, we’re asking him to contact anyone just to let us know he’s okay. We’re all so worried about him.”
A foreign office spokesperson said: "We are supporting the family of a British man missing in Italy and are in contact with the local authorities."
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