Near the location where he was reported missing, a car that belonged to British actor Julian Sands was discovered.
Last Friday, Mr. Sands vanished while hiking in the San Gabriel Mountains’ Baldy Bowl region, north of Los Angeles.
The search has been hampered by the weather, but officials assert that there is “no strict timetable” for calling the mission done.
The 65-year-old Mr. Sands is well recognised for his parts in hit movies and TV shows like A Room With A View, 24 and Smallville.
According to the San Bernandino County Sheriff’s Office, his automobile was discovered in a parking lot, maybe where he left it before starting his hike.
Police said that his family had towed it away.
Later on Thursday, police provided an update and stated that the icy conditions were still impeding their efforts and that they were waiting to begin a new ground search.
They told the PA news agency that there was “no deadline specified” for calling off the search and rescue effort, but they emphasised that they were still engaged in it.
After his absence was verified, the actor’s pals voiced their worries.
British actor Samuel West wrote on Twitter: “Please, please let Julian Sands be okay. A friend and an inspiration. Awful news.”
Meanwhile, film producer Cassian Elwes said he was “devastated”, adding that he had “said many prayers”.
Samuel West, a British actor, posted this on Twitter: “Let Julian Sands be okay, please. a supporter and an example. terrible news”
Cassian Elwes, a film producer, remarked that he was “devastated” and that he had “offered numerous prayers” in response.
On January 13, about 19:30 local time, Mr. Sands was reported missing.
The search was complicated by strong weather forecasts and the state of the trails, but the department’s search and rescue teams responded and started looking.
“However, we continue to search by helicopter and drones when the weather permits,” a statement said.
The department reported that over the previous four weeks, it had responded to 14 calls on Mount San Antonio, also known as Mount Baldy to the locals. Hikers were advised to “keep clear” from that region.
“It is extremely dangerous and even experienced hikers are getting in trouble,” the department said. They are also searching for another hiker, an American, who went missing in the same mountains.
Last week, a mother of four whom friends described as an experienced hiker died after sliding more than 500ft down Mount Baldy.
When asked in 2020 what made him happy, he replied: “Close to a mountain summit on a glorious cold morning.”
Mr. Sands, a Yorkshire native who has starred in dozens of movies and TV shows, first gained international recognition for his leading performance in the 1985 British romantic comedy A Room With A View.
The father of three most recently made an appearance in the Peter Capaldi-led drama Benediction.
Together with his wife, the author Evgenia Citkowitz, Mr. Sands resides in the Los Angeles neighbourhood of North Hollywood. They have two youngsters.
He previously wed Sarah Sands, a former editor of the Today show on BBC Radio 4, and the couple had a son.
