Authorities vow to ‘give closure’ to family of missing actor Julian Sands

A storm is expected to delay the search for actor Julian Sands, who went missing on an icy hike in the California mountains, but local authorities vowed to put an end to his family.

The San Bernardino sheriff’s department said search efforts would now be delayed “for some time” due to the storm.

It comes after a weekend of ground searches turned up no sign of the British actor.

Sands, 65, was reported missing on a hiking trip in the Baldy Bowl area of ​​the San Gabriel Mountains and has not been seen for 11 days, since Jan. 13, when temperatures in the area hovered around freezing point.

The sheriff’s department previously said it was “hopeful” to find the actor, but conceded that the result of the searches now may “not be what we would like.”

The sheriff’s department previously said it was “hopeful” to find the actor, but conceded that the results of the searches now may “not be what we would like.”

Numerous air and foot searches have already been conducted, with state and federal agencies using special technology to help pinpoint a more precise location to focus their efforts on.

A spokesman for the sheriff’s department told the PA news agency that the ground searches, which were recently hampered by poor conditions on the mountain, were carried out on Saturday.

“On February 18, more than 20 members of the Fontana Sheriff’s Station and the West Valley Search and Rescue team conducted a ground search in the Mt Baldy area,” a spokesperson told the PA news agency.

Crew members focused on the area where the California Highway Patrol’s RECCO device struck a possible electronic device on January 25.

‘Unfortunately, nothing was found to lead to the discovery of Mr. Sands. With the impending storm approaching, ground searches for Mr. Sands will be delayed for some time.

“Our goal is to shut down Mr. Sands’s family and when we can, we’ll try again.”

A map of the area in which Julian Sands, 65, was reported missing.

Numerous searches have been conducted on foot and by air, with state and federal agencies using special technology to help pinpoint a more precise location to focus their efforts.

Rescuers trudge through the snow Saturday as 20 members of the Fontana Sheriff’s Station and the West Valley Search and Rescue team conducted a ground search in the Mt Baldy area.

Drone, helicopter and foot searches were carried out over the weekend

Three weeks ago, Sands’ hiking buddy and friend Kevin Ryan told PA it was obvious “something went wrong” but that the actor’s advanced experience and skill would “hopefully” see him return safely.

The actor’s family previously praised the “heroic” efforts of Californian authorities involved in the searches and were “deeply moved” by the support they had received.

“Our most sincere thanks to the compassionate members of the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department who are coordinating the search for our beloved Julian, in particular to the heroic search teams… who are braving difficult conditions on the ground and in the air to bring Julian home.” the statement said.

“We are deeply moved by the outpouring of love and support.”

Sands is best known for his starring roles in movies like Warlock, Room With A View, and Leaving Las Vegas. On television he found fame with roles on Smallville and 24.

He has three children and lives in the North Hollywood neighborhood of Los Angeles with his wife, the writer Evgenia Citkowitz.

The region is home to some of the most popular trails in Los Angeles, California

It was previously revealed that pings from Sands’ phone appeared to show that he had been moving towards the mountainous area of ​​Baldy Bowl on the day he was reported missing.

A spokesperson said: “Additional phone pings from the cell phone provider were attempted but were unsuccessful, due to a lack of cell service and likely a cell phone power failure.

‘A delayed ping via the Apple iPhone operating system of the Sands, dated January 14, 2023, provided a possible location on one of the trails leading to the top of Mount Baldy. This area was checked by ground searchers and by helicopter.

The spokesperson added: “Ground and air searchers were unable to locate any evidence in this area that would help locate Mr Sands. Due to avalanche risks and trail conditions, ground crews were removed from the mountain Saturday night.

“However, the search continues by helicopter and drones when weather permits. Additional ground searches will be scheduled when the weather improves and it is safe for our rescue teams.

The department also previously said there was still “no deadline” or “set date” to cancel the efforts, and the incident is still classified as a search and rescue operation.

Searches by local authorities continue in ‘helicopters and drones when weather permits’.

A car belonging to Sands was found earlier this month. He was near the place where he was reported missing at around 7:30 p.m. local time on January 13.