Urgent search for British football fan who vanished in Italy after visiting Pompeii

Robert Cadger was in Naples to watch a football game but the search to find him has been hampered by a strong earthquake

Robert Cadger was in Italy to watch a Napoli vs Fiorentina game (Facebook )

A Scottish father has been missing in Naples for a week after going to visit the ancient ruins of Pompeii.

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.

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 are growing increasingly concerned.

Mt. Vesuvius towers over the ancient ruins of Pompeii (Getty Images/iStockphoto)

Robert’s younger brother Euan Cadger told The Scottish Sun: “This is extremely out of character for Robert. He’s very old school, keeps to himself, and doesn’t use social media but he would never just vanish without a word.

“He’s really close to his 10-year-old daughter and would always stay in touch with her, even when he’s away. For him to drop off the radar like this is really worrying.”

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.”

His sister-in-law Claire posted an appeal on Facebook urging Neopolitans to look out for him.

She said: “He was last seen on Monday afternoon in Pompeii, nobody has seen or heard from his since.

“Believed to be in Naples His phone has no battery, he has no bank cards on him and has lost his suitcase. Police are aware, however he is in a very vulnerable position. If anyone has seen him please let me know.”

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."