British Paralympian reported missing in Las Vegas

Sam Ruddock, a British Paralympian, has been reported missing in Las Vegas, and his friends and family are seeking assistance in locating him. Sam, who hails from Rugby in Warwickshire, is an accomplished athlete known for his participation in shot put, cycling, and sprinting events. He traveled to the United States to attend WrestleMania, a major wrestling event, and the last communication from him was on April 16. His close friend, Lucy Hatton, expressed that his disappearance is highly unusual and noted that he has not been in the best mental state recently. Lucy mentioned that the Las Vegas police are aware of the situation and are treating him as a missing person. She described Sam, who has cerebral palsy, as a 'fantastic human being' who enjoys visiting schools to inspire young students. Lucy drove him to the airport on April 13, and she was aware that he was staying at a hostel in Las Vegas prior to the wrestling event. Sam was known for being very active on social media, so when he stopped communicating on April 16, it raised alarms among his friends and family. His mother, Fran Ruddock, who resides in Lincoln, stated that he typically speaks to her every day and is generally very sociable. She is urging anyone who may have seen him, whether in the UK or the United States, to come forward with any information. She said, 'Anything at all to piece together the gaps. ' Sam has represented Great Britain in various sports, including cycling, sprinting, and athletics. Alongside his mother, Lucy contacted the police in the UK, who then coordinated with the police in the United States and Interpol to assist in the search. Lucy also reached out to the hostel where Sam was staying and learned that he had not checked out, but his belongings remained in his room. British Cycling has acknowledged that he has been reported missing and is encouraging anyone who has had contact with Sam since April 16 to reach out to their local police department. The Lincolnshire Police have confirmed that they are actively investigating the case of the missing person.