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LIVINGSTON: POLICE ISSUE NEW SEARCH FOR MISSING BATHGATE WOMAN | informing britain

27/6/2025

Police Scotland have issued a new appeal for information to locate 30-year-old Leigh Groves, who has been reported missing from Livingston.

Leigh was last seen in the Howden West Road area at approximately 12:55 on Friday 27 June 2025.

The officers investigating are growing increasingly concerned for her safety as there has been no contact with her since.

Sergeant David McDougall, said:

"There has been no contact with Leigh since she was last seen, and concerns are growing for her welfare. We are asking anyone who has seen Leigh or knows where she might be to get in touch with us immediately."

Those with information should contact Police Scotland on 101 and quote Reference Number 1822 (of Friday 27 June 2025).

Alternatively CrimeStoppers can be given details, anonymously, on 0800555111, or the Missing People charity on 116000.

Leigh is described, as:

White
Female
5 feet 3 inches tall (approximately)
Slim build
Long dark hair

When Leigh was last spotted, she was wearing:

Long grey coat
Black leggings
Black boots

If you believe to have an immediate sighting of Leigh, please dial 999, also quoting Lothians and Scottish Borders Division's Reference Number 1822 (of Friday 27 June 2025).

MISSING PERSON: TEENAGE GIRL disappeared IN MERSEYSIDE HAVE YOU SEEN HER? | INFORMING BRITAIN

23/3/2025

Merseyside Police are appealing for help in finding a 17 year-old girl who is missing from the Liverpool area.

Rhianna Shove was last seen in Walton Hall Park yesterday, Saturday 22 March 2025.

She is described, as:

White
5'6" tall
Slim build
Brown hair

When last seen she was wearing a grey Montirex puffer jacket, black leggings, black trainers and a black baseball cap.

She is known to frequent the areas of Walton, Bootle and Skelmersdale.

Merseyside Police are requesting the public dial 999 for any immediate sightings of Rhianna.

If you have any information on Rhianna's whereabouts, please call 101.

Alternatively, the Missing Persons charity can be contacted on 116000.

POLICE RELEASE CCTV FOOTAGE IN URGENT APPEAL FOR MISSING VULNERABLE WOMAN - HAVE YOU SEEN HER?

2/2/2025

Metropolitan Police have issued an urgent appeal for a missing vulnerable autistic woman.

Officers from Holborn and Covent Garden are urgently appealing for help to find a vulnerable woman who went missing following a visit to the theatre in central London.

Aziza Daley, who is 37, was last seen leaving the Cambridge Theatre in Seven Dials, Covent Garden at approximately 15:20 on Saturday 1 February 2025.

Aziza, who is from Croydon, has autism and is non-verbal.

She is known to enjoy open spaces.

When last seen, she was wearing a green top with open shoulders, black trousers and black boots.

Officers are concerned for her welfare.

It is possible she has now been out all night, in very cold temperatures, without a coat or other warm clothing.

Urgent enquiries are ongoing to try to find Aziza.

Investigators have released CCTV footage which was recorded not far from where Aziza was last seen.

These CCTV footages show. what she was wearing at the time.

Anyone who sees Aziza is urged to call 999.

Anyone with other information about her whereabouts is asked to call 101, giving the reference 4363/01FEB.

Alternatively those with information can contact CrimeStoppers, anonymously, on 0800555111 or the Missing People charity on 116000.

MISSING PERSON: HAVE YOU SEEN KEVIN HICKS FROM LONDON?

26/1/2025

On Sunday 03 March 1986, while on his way back home from a nearby shop, 16-year-old Kevin Hicks disappeared in the Addiscombe area of Croydon in South London.

He hasn't been seen, or heard from, since.

Before Kevin disappeared he seemed happy, there were no troubling issues at his school and he applied for some jobs a week before he vanished.

Sunday 03 March 1986 was an uneventful day for Kevin and his family

At approximately 20:30, Kevin Hicks noted he needed to get some eggs for a Home Economics lesson at his school the next day, after telling his mother, Terry Hicks, he left his Sissinghurst Road home in Addiscombe to make the short walk to a local community shop called Sperrings on Lower Addiscombe Road.

Sperrings on Lower Addiscombe Road | © Crimewatch

According to Google Maps, the route between Sissinghurst Road and Lower Addiscombe Road would take roughly 10 minutes to walk there.

The full journey on foot - there and back - is approximately 0.8 of a mile.

This could be done in less than half an hour.

Kevin's Sissinghurst Road home | © BBC / Crimewatch UK

Kevin only had £1 in cash on him.

An hour and a half later, the last confirmed sighting of Kevin Hicks was made.

Somebody who knew Kevin saw him at roughly 22:00 on Shirley Road and according to this witness, it appeared like Kevin was heading in the direction of Sissinghurst Road.

This visual evidence is significant because not only is it the last confirmed sighting of Kevin, Shirley Road is not the shortest route if someone was to walk back to Sissinghurst Road from Lower Addiscombe Road and it is a little out the way - especially on foot.

It's unclear as to what compelled Kevin to add unnecessary walking distance to his journey.

No reason has ever been established as to why Kevin was on Shirley Road.

Did he fancy a walk to clear his mind of the Home Economics school project the next day or was the teenager encouraged to meet somebody, perhaps under the pretense of a lift home?

Almost four months after Kevin's disappearance, Metropolitan Police turned to Crimewatch UK in the hope that BBC One's viewers would hold key information and take their investigations several steps further as the case did not receive much publicity outside of London and it's possible Kevin could be anywhere in Britain.

Superintendent David Hatcher appealed on Metropolitan Police's behalf by asking for the public's assistance during his esteemed Incident Desk segment.

Superintendent Hatcher noted that recently before the schoolboy's disappearance, he bought expensive stereo equipment and would be unlikely to leave that behind.

On the night of Kevin's disappearance, he was wearing:

Red, white, and black, bomber jacket
Denim jeans
Red and white Hi Tec trainers

The Crimewatch UK appeal failed to yield any new leads or lines of enquiry and the investigation of Kevin Hicks' disappearance was wound down but remained open if any new evidence came to light and it is still an active case today.

Apart from Friday 25 October 1996, someone telephoned local newspaper Croydon Advertiser and said they knew where Kevin's body was. Police asked for this person to call again but never did.

In 2011, an Age Progression image was released of Kevin as a 33-year-old.

He probably won't have changed much - is that someone you know?

Kevin's parents, Derek and Terry Hicks, continued to appeal for Kevin Hicks to return home or anyone to come forward with new details that would explain their son's disappearance, however they passed away before Metropolitan Police revisited the case in 2016, without ever knowing what happened to their son.

In December 2016, Metropolitan Police made a fresh appeal for information into Kevin Hicks' disappearance, this followed a review of the investigation earlier that year.

The Homicide and Major Crime Command took on the investigation and a Detective Inspector explained he and his team believe Kevin has been murdered.

Detective Inspector John McQuade, said:

"Kevin simply disappeared that night and was never seen nor heard of again. We can only imagine what the intervening years must have been like for his family, years of worry and distress at not knowing what happened. Sadly, both his parents died without ever discovering the truth. Many enquiries have been carried out over the years but Kevin's body has never been found but there is no evidence he is still alive. We believe Kevin must have met someone that night, been assaulted and his body disposed of. A substantial reward is on offer for anyone with information leading to the discovery of Kevin's body or the prosecution of the person or people responsible for his murder. I hope this will encourage anyone with information – no matter how small you think that piece of information might be – to come forward as soon as possible. We believe Kevin must have met someone in that hour-and-a-half and that person attacked him. Perhaps the suspect didn’t mean to kill him but it is clear Kevin's body must have then been disposed of. On 25 October 1996, following media appeals, someone anonymously called the Croydon Advertiser and said she knew where Kevin's body was. We would appeal for that person to come forward and contact us again; you may have really important information for us. I truly believe people in the local Croydon community hold the answers to what happened to Kevin."

Since 2016, Metropolitan Police have offered an award of £20,000 for any details that will help them either locate Kevin safe and well, or learn what happened to him on the night he disappeared.

Speaking in 2016, Kevin's only living relative - his sister Alexandra - gave a statement.

Alexandra Hicks, said:

"Christmas is always a particularly hard time of the year, especially now both my parents are gone. It would be the best Christmas present to have Kevin back or to know what has happened to him. With Kevin and I being only a year and a day apart with our birthdays, the month of February is a constant reminder of not knowing where he is or what has happened to him. On 2 March 2017 it will be 31 years since Kevin went missing and I appeal to anyone with any information, no matter how small, to come forward and assist police with their investigation. Someone somewhere knows something. It is time to let go of that secret."

She has since moved away from Croydon and is now living in Hastings, Sussex.

As of press time, Kevin Hicks hasn't been seen for 14,209 days.

The Missing People charity are continuing to work on a safe return home for Kevin or any information on his whereabouts.

If you know any details that would help Missing People, Metropolitan Police, and (more importantly) his sister Alexandra, please call 116000 or email [email protected].

Alternatively you can call the independent charity CrimeStoppers on 0800555111.

There is a £20,000 reward for information that will help Metropolitan Police solve this case.

MISSING PEOPLE: HAVE YOU SEEN DOREEN JAMIESON FROM ABERDEEN?

25/1/2025

On Wednesday 19 December 2001, then 41-year-old Doreen Jamieson disappeared.

Royal Cornhill Hospital before its demolition

Doreen absconded from Royal Cornhill Hospital in Aberdeen while receiving treatment for Mental Health complications that troubled her life and hasn't been seen for 8,438 days. (count correct at the date this article was published).

The last time Doreen was sighted, on 19 December 2001, she was wearing beige jeans, a brown floral patterned coat, and white trainers. It is strongly believed she would have been carrying a black bag.

Doreen has links to Kingseat in Aberdeenshire which is approximately one mile East of Newmachar and enjoyed having leisurely walks in the area.

Missing Doreen Jamieson

During the initial investigation, Grampian Police (now Police Scotland) received information from a member of the public, this was relayed into the Public Domain by a Detective on the case.

DC Graeme Reid, said:

"We had a call from a member of the public about a favourite walk Miss. Jamieson had in the grounds of Kingseat."

Doreen Jamieson's partner, Alan Mitchell, spoke at around the time of DC Reid's comment.

Alan Mitchell, said:

"I am hoping that if the police don't find her, they will at least discover something to help find her."

Mr. Mitchell, added:

"I am confident she is still alive."

Kingseat Hospital | © Bill Harrison

The building and grounds of the former Kingseat Hospital near Newmacher, Aberdeenshire, were searched extensively.

There was no evidence to suggest Doreen Jamieson had been in the vicinity of the former Kingseat Hospital or its grounds at the time of Grampian Police's search.

Prior to her disappearance, Doreen would call her mother every day on the telephone.

Her mother, Anna Sutherland, was said to be extremely concerned for Doreen's safety due to her suffering from depression before vanishing.

On the day after Doreen Jamieson's 42nd Birthday, Anna Sutherland gave a brief statement, saying:

"I just want my daughter to return home."

Anna Sutherland, added:

"We are all very worried."

The Missing Persons charity are actively working towards a safe return home for Doreen Jamieson.

Doreen Jamieson will be approximately 65-years-old, today.

If Doreen is in employment, she will either be recently retired from a workplace or possibly speaking about an imminent retirement with her colleagues.

According to a Facial Aging Software app on MEDIA.IO, this is possibly what Doreen Jamieson would look like today at 65-years old.

Do you know anybody with an Aberdonian accent who looks sort of like this in your social circles?

If you know anything that would help Police Scotland with locating Doreen, or you're Doreen yourself, please get in-touch with either of the following organisations.

Please call Missing People on 116000, alternatively you can anonymously give details to CrimeStoppers on 0800555111.

If you would prefer to give information via email, Missing People are available through [email protected].

Police Scotland can be contacted directly on 101.

If you have been affected by issues raised in this article, please call Samaritans on 116123 or email [email protected].

METROPOLITAN POLICE BEGIN SEARCH FOR MISSING MAZHAR - HAVE YOU SEEN HIM? | INFORMING BRITAIN

10/6/2024

Have you seen Mazhar Ahmad?

There are concerns for the vulnerable man who has been missing since Thursday 06 June 2024.

Metropolitan Police are appealing for help to find a man from Wandsworth who has not been seen since Thursday 06 June 2024.

Mazhar Ahmad, aged 58, was last seen around Hyde Park Corner at 17:38 on CCTV.

Natural History Museum

Mazhar Ahmad had been visiting the Natural History Museum with his father when he made off after they left.

His father last saw him outside the Museum, heading towards the Knightsbridge area.

Mazhar Ahmad is vulnerable and requires medication for his Mental Health that he does not have with him.

Mazhar Ahmad speaks very little English, and will not talk to strangers, meaning that officers are concerned he will be either unable to ask for help, or may have been taken unwell somewhere.

During previous disappearances Mazhar Ahmad is known to have walked for up to 20 miles, therefore he could be in other surrounding boroughs or even outside of London.

Mazhar Ahmad's family, including Metropolitan Police, are extremely worried for his welfare.

Mazhar Ahmad is described, as:

Medium build
Short dark hair

He is wearing a sweater black trousers, white shoes, and a brown cap.

The image of Mazhar is believed to be of an accurate description of what he was wearing at the time of his disappearance.

If you have seen Mazhar Ahmad, or you have any information about her whereabouts, please contact Metropolitan Police on 101, quoting Reference Number 6868/06JUN24.

If you believe to have a positive sighting of Mazhar, in-person, please dial 999 immediately.

Alternatively the Missing People charity can be given information on this, or any disappearance, by calling 116000 or emailing [email protected].

CUMBRIA POLICE BEGIN SEARCH FOR MISSING BENJAMIN - HAVE YOU SEEN HIM? | INFORMING BRITAIN

9/6/2024

Cumbria Police are asking for the public's assistance to find a man missing from Ambleside.

Benjamin Gwynne, aged 29, was last seen on Saturday 08 June 2024 at approximately 14:30 in the area of Keswick Road, Ambleside.

Anyone who has seen Mr. Gwynne or has information on his whereabouts is asked to contact Cumbria Police on 101, or if Mr. Gwynne sees this appeal himself, he is urged to get in touch on the same number.

Mr. Gwynne is described, as:

White
Shoulder-length brown hair

It is believed he may be wearing a white t-shirt and blue jeans.

Alternatively, the Missing People charity can be given information - confidentially - by calling 116000 or emailing [email protected].

NORTH YORKSHIRE POLICE CONFIRM MISSING TEEN HAS BEEN LOCATED | INFORMING BRITAIN

9/6/2024

North Yorkshire Police have confirmed Chelsea, who was reported missing, has been found safe and well.

A spokesperson for the force extends thanks to everyone who called in to give information that helped find the 13-year-old who was believed to be in the York area.

LEICESTERSHIRE POLICE BEGIN SEARCH FOR MISSING DEBORAH - HAVE YOU SEEN HER? | INFORMING BRITAIN

9/6/2024

Officers are appealing for information to help find a 48-year-old woman who has been reported missing from the Muston area of Leicestershire.

Deborah Jallands-Bull was last seen in the area on Friday evening (Friday 07 June 2024).

She has not been seen since and her family and officers are extremely concerned for her welfare.

Deborah has tattoos of dandelions on her wrists and a tattoo of a rose on her left foot.

Deborah is described as:

Approximately 5 foot 8 inches in height
Short blonde hair
Brown eyes

Anyone with any information regarding the whereabouts of Deborah should contact 999 quoting Incident Number 732 of 8 June.

Alternatively, those who have information on the whereabouts of Deborah, can confidentially contact the Missing People charity on 116000 or emailing them at [email protected].

NORTHUMBRIA POLICE BEGIN SEARCH FOR MISSING MICHAEL - HAVE YOU SEEN HIM? | INFORMING BRITAIN

9/6/2024

Officers in Northumbria are appealing for the public's help to locate a man who is missing.

Michael Lilley, 36, was last seen yesterday (Saturday 08 June 2024) in the Monkwearmouth area of Sunderland at approximately 14:30.

Officers and his family are growing increasingly concerned for his welfare.

Northumbria Police are asking for members of the public to contact them if they have any information about where Michael may be.

He is believed to be wearing a dark green North Face hoodie, navy tracksuit bottoms and white and grey Nike trainers.

It is thought he might be in the Durham area as he has links there but searches are continuing in Sunderland, simultaneously.

Michael is described as:

White
6 foot tall
Light brown hair
Has a beard

Anyone with information on Michael's whereabouts should contact Northumbria Police by calling 101, quoting Reference Number NP-20240609-0253.

Alternatively, information can be confidentially forwarded to the Missing People charity by calling 116000 or emailing them at [email protected].