Police in Sapa Ward, Lao Cai Province, are searching for a Kuwaiti national who went missing while travelling in the area, local authorities said on November 12.
The missing tourist has been identified as Khalid Aldawoud, born on December 7, 1975. He is approximately 1.7 metres tall with a slim build.
According to initial information, Aldawoud rode away from Green Sapa Homestay at around 10am on November 7.
He has not returned to the accommodation since, and his family and relatives have been unable to reach him.
When he left the homestay, he was wearing a brownish-orange, long-sleeved top extending to his thighs, grey trousers and a blue helmet with a visor. He is also known to carry a smoking pipe.
He was travelling on a red-and-black Yamaha PG-1 motorbike with registration number 25AA-526.78.
In response, Sa Pa Ward Police have called on residents, accommodation providers, restaurants, tourist attractions and visitors in Sapa and surrounding areas to assist in the search.
Anyone who spots a person matching the description, sees a motorbike bearing registration number 25AA-526.78, or has information about the tourist's movements is urged to contact Sa Pa Ward Police or the nearest police station immediately to assist with the investigation.
