Dean Geary Investigation
Thursday, 18th March 2010
Central Scotland Police are currently investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of 19-year-old Dean Geary whose body was found on the A811 near Drymen.
The teenager, from Alexandria, had been on a night out with friends in Glasgow city centre on Saturday February 6. They last saw him around 1am in the pub/club Tatoo in Queen Street.
Extensive inquiries are being carried out which includes examining hours of CCTV footage, door-to-door inquires, speaking with motorists who used the A811 and speaking with taxi drivers. Appeals have also been made through taxi driver forums.
As a result of inquiries surrounding CCTV officers have footage of Dean as he walks from the George Square area to Renfield Street. Police have managed to follow him until 3.22am when he is seen walking alone along Renfield Street at its junction with Sauchiehall Street towards the areas of Lauders and Walkabout pubs.
Dean made a call to a friend around 3.30am saying he was in a taxi. The person who gave him a lift has not yet been traced and police appeal for this driver to come forward.
A man fitting Dean's description was seen walking along the A811 at various points on the road between Gartocharn and Drymen about 4.50am and 5.15am.
His body was found at 5.30am on Sunday February 7 by a passing motorist. He suffered serious head injuries and his death is being treated as suspicious.
Anyone with information should contact Central Scotland Police on 01786 456000 or information can be given anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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