Police in Southern California say they are “hopeful” of finding missing actor Julian Sands, but admitted the search outcome “may not be what we would like”.
Sands he was not seen for four weeks, after first being reported missing in the Mount Baldy region of the San Gabriel Mountains on January 13.
“In regards to the search for Julian Sands, we remain hopeful, but we know the outcome may not be what we would like,” a San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department spokesman said.
“Conditions on Mount Baldy remain a hazard and our Aviation Division continues to patrol the area when available. We also plan to patrol the area by land in the future.”
Sands’ family were “grateful” for the support they’ve received since his passing, the spokesperson added, but have had no further public statements at the moment.
The 65-year-old was reported missing after failing to return from a hike in January and so far no trace of him has been found.
Numerous searches of the British starfish by foot and by air have since been undertaken by local and state agencies.
Authorities have previously used a Recco device, which can detect electronic devices and credit cards, in hopes of establishing a more precise area in which to focus search efforts.
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Last month, Sand’s hiking partner and friend Kevin Ryan said it was obvious “something went wrongbut that the actor’s advanced experience and skill would “hopefully” see his safe return.
Sands was born in Yorkshire and moved to Los Angeles in 2020.
His breakout role was as the free-spirited George in the period drama A Room with a View, in which he starred opposite Helena Bonham Carter.
Most recently in 2021 he played a chief medical officer in the Jack Lowden and Peter Capaldi directed drama Benediction.
