2 weeks Ago
Stephen, aged 54, was reported missing on Sunday (April 20, having not been heard from since Sunday, March 30. Stephen’s car, a blue Mazda 3, was abandoned by a field on the Ridgeway near Southfields in Oxfordshire. It is thought to have been there since March 31.
Stephen, whose surname has not been released, is 5ft 11ins tall, of slim build, and may be wearing blue jeans, an open necked top, striped cardigan, walking boots and glasses. He is known to carry a backpack with him and has links to Littlehampton, West Sussex. Police say he is also known to have a friend he often goes walking with, called ‘David’, from the Bristol area, who police say they have have not spoken to yet.
Thames Valley Police is appealing for David or anyone who can help the force speak to him to get in touch. Detective Inspector George Atkinson, who is based at Oxford police station, said: “We are extremely concerned for Stephen’s welfare and have been working hard to find him since he was reported missing on Sunday. “Stephen is from Oxford but his car was found abandoned on the Ridgeway near Aldworth, where we believe he went for a walk on 31 March.
“We have been searching the Ridgeway, with support from Berkshire Lowland Search and Rescue. “We are appealing for the public’s help to locate him so if you see Stephen, such as if you are in the Ridgeway area, please call 999, quoting the reference number 43250192691. “Anyone with information on Stephen’s whereabouts should make a report on our website.
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