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Crime Next Door

The baffling story of a cyclist who vanished in the Scottish Highlands.

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The Vanishing Cyclist
Introducing: The Vanishing Cyclist
The story of one of Scotland's most mysterious disappearances.
16 Jan 2026,1 min
The Vanishing Cyclist
1: The Beginning
Tony Parsons sets off on a cycle ride, and faces some immediate challenges.
22 Jan 2026,17 mins
The Vanishing Cyclist
2: Alarm Bells
A search begins for Tony Parsons, as he fails to return home.
22 Jan 2026,20 mins
The Vanishing Cyclist
3: Losing Hope
With the search providing no answers - the family of Tony Parsons fear the worst.
22 Jan 2026,20 mins
The Vanishing Cyclist
4: A Breakthrough
The case receives a breakthrough - a phone call to police - making an extraordinary claim.
22 Jan 2026,20 mins,
The Vanishing Cyclist
5: Recovery
Specialist officers are tasked with searching for the body of Tony Parsons.
22 Jan 2026,19 mins,
The Vanishing Cyclist
6: End Game
Two suspects are accused, but what they'll be charged with is still to be decided
22 Jan 2026,26 mins,