Missing People

Missing People’s Based on a True Story campaign uses the public’s interest in true crime to make an important point: these stories aren’t entertainment. They’re real people, and real families still waiting for answers. This campaign is about shifting how we talk about missing people and standing with the families behind every disappearance. At the centre is our new Responsible Narratives charter — a commitment to engaging with these stories responsibly and respectfully. Learn more about the campaign and sign the pledge: misspl.co/T2xs50YzNWf @HelloMerman

This week is the birthday of Halima Elmi. Halima, aged 44 at the time, was last seen in #Birmingham, #WestMidlands on 06/12/2019. Have you seen Halima? Please report your sightings to us. #findHalimaElmi misspl.co/W41u50Zt7sm

Michael Bone, whose son, Matthew, went missing in 2018 and who was sadly later found to have passed away, joined Missing People's Peer Support Manager, Emily Rawlinson, to share what closure means to him as well as his thoughts around the themes of belonging, connection and bereavement when you have experienced a loved one go missing. View the full conversation on our website: misspl.co/qJ5P50Zu6jn

This week is the birthday of Luke Brampton, who was 38 when he went missing from #GreatYarmouth, #Norfolk, on 12 May 2012. Our thoughts are with his loved ones throughout this difficult time. If you think you've seen Luke, please come forward with your sightings; any small piece of information, no matter how small, could be the key to reuniting Luke with his family. #findLukeBrampton misspl.co/n9ou50ZskLf

Do you have experience of missing someone and love to write? We are looking for budding writers to contribute to an anthology book that reflects the experience of having a loved one go missing. We would love to see any prose, poetry, short stories about your experience of missing a friend or a family member or letters to the missing person. Submissions must be no more than 1000 words or 40 lines for poetry. Writing should connect to the theme of missing but can also reflect: - Love - Hope - Memories All submissions must be made by the 18th of September. For further information and to submit please visit our website here: misspl.co/shLN50ZtN6N

Please call 116 000 if you can help #findVernonPerkins, 45 missing from #Gillingham #Kent since 19/7. Please RT. misspl.co/hOtq50Zun5p

Matthew, 26, missing from #Bristol #Avon since 26/7. We're here for you - call 116 000 #findMatthewHives misspl.co/YNbP50ZuiI1

On this day, 40 years ago, a family received devastating news. Their daughter and sister, estate agent Suzy Lamplugh, was reported missing after she didn't return from a house viewing in Fulham. Today, listen to Ross Miller, our Interim CEO, as he reflects on the profound impact of Suzy's story and the legacy she has left. Because of Suzy, families facing the unimaginable no longer have to face it alone.

Please RT #findPaulSeymour, 76, missing from #Eastbourne #EastSussex since 13/7. Paul, we're here for you. Call 116 000 misspl.co/bf4V50Zts1K

This week is the birthday of David Whyatt. David, aged 63 at the time, disappeared from #Chesterfield, #Derbyshire on 28/11/2022. Seen David? Please report your sightings to us. #findDavidWhyatt misspl.co/sBnC50ZmR2q

This week Tapiwa Matuwi's family face another birthday without him. Tapiwa, 21, was last seen in #Swansea, #West Glamorgan on 07/02/2019. We are thinking of his family during this difficult time. To help #findTapiwaMatuwi, please share his appeal. misspl.co/zlaI50ZmRsc

We have two opportunities for volunteers to cheer on Team Missing People! 🎉 - Kew Gardens, London, Sunday 13th September - York, Sunday 18th October Pop on a Missing People t-shirt, wave some flags, and bring plenty of encouragement. Every cheer can give our runners the boost they need, helping them keep going through the miles and reminding them that they're part of something bigger. Our runners are taking on this incredible challenge to raise vital funds for Missing People's Helpline and Family Support services, which provide support to missing people and their loved ones. Sign up here to join us!: misspl.co/FXNv50ZslhK

This week is the birthday of Shaune Jones, who was 45 when he went missing from #Eltham, #London, on 27 June 2017. Shaune is very much missed by his loved ones, including his sister, Suzy, who filmed an appeal as part of our Missing Pieces series. Watch here: misspl.co/x5uj50Zskza Seen Shaune? Come forward with your sightings. #findShauneJones misspl.co/fEeq50Zskz9

This week is the birthday of James Thompson. James, aged 20 at the time, disappeared from #Dublin, #Eire on 08/03/1994. To help #findJamesThompson, please share this appeal. misspl.co/7Ln450ZpZeT Note: An age progression photo has been included to show what James may look like today.

This week is David McCallum's birthday. David, aged 31 at the time, was last seen in #Clydebank, #Strathclyde, on 28 March 2003. Our thoughts are with his loved ones. Seen David? Please come forward with your sightings. Any piece of information, no matter now small, could be the key to reuniting David with his loved ones. #findDavidMcCallum misspl.co/O16i50Zk3Fb

Sign up to be a Digital Search Hero and receive emails with recent missing person appeals. Please share these appeals on social media and keep an eye out in your local area. Sign up today: misspl.co/C4Fo50XjBQr

Do you have experience of a loved one going missing? We are holding our annual Together to Remember event on Saturday 19th September. Sign-ups are now open on our website for those who wish to be there in-person. The event will also be streamed live by Missing People: misspl.co/X8Zk50ZpWNW As part of the event, we read out messages of hope, love and remembrance, which are often directed towards those who are missed. If you would like us to read out a message to your loved one, please contact family.support@missingpeople.org.uk by Wednesday 16th September.

"My dad was a fighter and never gave up, so that is what I did for him; I fight to the day to get answers and to bring him home." - Tessa, Andrew's daughter It is Andrew Capon's birthday this week, and we refresh our appeal for any new information on his whereabouts. Andrew, aged 37 at the time, was last seen in #Skegness, #Lincolnshire, on 2 October 1998. Andrew's family are left heartbroken yet determined to find them. His daughter, Tessa, opened up about the impact of having a missing dad as a teenager. Read her Father's Day blog here: misspl.co/Wg3S50Zk3ow #findAndewCapon misspl.co/fYPn50Zk3oz NOTE: The right-hand photo shows how Andrew may look today in his 60s.

We're appealing to #findJanaAbdo, 15, missing from #Northampton #Northamptonshire since 4/7. Can you RT and help? #FindEveryChild misspl.co/yQg150Zqsu8

This week, Jason Maridadi's family face yet another birthday without him. Jason, aged 28 at the time, was last seen in #Leeds, #WestYorkshire on 30/07/2024. We keep Jason's loved ones in our thoughts during this difficult time. Jason, we are here for you. You can call or text us free and confidentially on 116 000. To help #findJasonMaridadi, please share this appeal and report any sightings to us. misspl.co/xwVB50ZkBcu