Missing People

This week marks the 17th missing anniversary of Claudia Lawrence. Claudia, aged 35 at the time, went missing from #York, #Yorkshire, on 18 March 2009. We are thinking of Claudia's loved ones throughout this time. If you think you have seen Claudia, please come forward with your sightings. #findClaudiaLawrence misspl.co/AW2450YqaO8

Last chance to sign up to take on a Light the Way walk in aid of Missing People! It’s free to sign up and you can choose a place, time and distance that suits you. Help us raise awareness and support for people who are missing and those who miss them by signing up today. Learn more and sign up: misspl.co/8aFO50YsfOh

BBC Local’s acclaimed investigative podcast The Forgotten Dead has returned with an extraordinary new episode. After 50 years of searching, Matthew is finally reunited with his mother — who vanished from Bolton in 1974 and was long feared dead. Her story is one of violence, guilt and survival, but also a tale of forgiveness and hope. Listen here on BBC Sounds: misspl.co/1BTz50YthaS

It is Levi Davis' birthday this week, and we refresh our appeal for any new information on his whereabouts. Levi, aged 24 at the time, was last seen in #Barcelona, #Spain, on 6 November 2022. We are thinking of his loved ones throughout this difficult period. #findLeviDavis misspl.co/4xYz50Yqayo

Our partnership with Trainline allows us to be a lifeline for children and adults who are at risk of danger or harm, and those who love them. Thank you to all who have allowed us to continue our work!

This week marks The Children’s Society’s annual #LookCloser campaign, which empowers the public and businesses in our communities to spot the signs of child exploitation. Child exploitation deserves the full attention of the Government and today, as Chair of the APPG for Missing Adults and Children, I hosted a drop-in event for MPs to hear directly from practitioners, policy experts and The Children’s Society’s Prevention Programme to explore the links between missing episodes, exploitation and other serious harms. @childrensociety @missingpeople

Today marks the 32nd missing anniversary of James Thompson. James, aged 20 at the time, was last seen in #Dublin, #Eire, on 8 March 1994. We are thinking of his loved ones throughout this difficult time. To help #findJamesThompson, please share this appeal and report any sightings to us. misspl.co/sUfj50Yqagr

Today is International Women's Day, an opportunity to highlight the many women who allow us to be there, no matter what. From those who generously support us with donations or by taking on a challenge event, to volunteers giving up their time from the cause, from those with lived experience who bravely share their stories, to those on our Helpline team who provide direct support, we would like to thank everyone who has helped us in being a lifeline.

Today marks the eighth missing anniversary of Georgina Gharsallah. Georgina, aged 30 at the time, was last seen in #Worthing, #Sussex, on 7 March 2018. Our thoughts go out to her loved ones throughout this difficult time. To help #findGeorginaGharsallah, please share this appeal and report any sightings to us. misspl.co/IoFw50YqcRR

Today marks the second missing anniversary of Jack O'Sullivan's disappearance. Jack, aged 22 at the time, was last seen walking towards the #Hotwells area of #Bristol, #Somerset, during the early hours of 2 March 2024. We are thinking of his loved ones throughout this time. To help #findJackOSullivan, please share this appeal and report your sightings to us. misspl.co/UQhT50Yn3TU

Today marks the 40th missing anniversary of Kevin Hicks. Kevin, aged 16 at the time, was last seen in #Croydon, #London, on 2 March 1986. Our thoughts are with his family and friends. If you think you have seen Kevin, please come forward with your sightings. Any piece of information, no matter how seemingly small, could be crucial information in reuniting Kevin with his loved ones. #findKevinHicks misspl.co/UGcm50Yn0oq

Today is the 39th anniversary of Mark Garvey's disappearance. Mark, aged 15 at the time, went missing from #Liverpool, #Merseyside, on 2 March 1987. Our thoughts are with his family at this time. #findMarkGarvey misspl.co/ukFS50Yn47G

Today marks the 16th missing anniversary of Edward Dallas. Edward, aged 38 at the time, went missing from #Paisley, #Renfrewshire, on 2 March 2010. Our thoughts are with his loved ones. Seen Edward? Please come forward with your sightings - any seemingly small piece of information could be crucial in reuniting Edward with his family. #findEdwardDallas misspl.co/j14h50Yn44I

It is the birthday of Esra Uyrun this week. Esra was 38 when she went missing from #Clondalkin, #Ireland, on 23 February 2011. We are thinking of Esra's loved ones during this difficult time. To help #findEsraUyrun, please share this appeal and report any sightings to us. misspl.co/7TFm50YmZR2

Today marks the beginning of Light the Way walks up and down the country. In the month of March you can choose your own walk, your own route, and your own pace, all while raising vital funds and awareness for missing children, adults, and the families who miss them. Walk solo or gather a team, unlock rewards as you fundraise, and help shine a light for every person still missing in the UK. Learn more and sign up to start your own Light the Way walk: misspl.co/2eio50YkZSA

Today marks the 17th anniversary of Simon Baker's disappearance. Simon, aged 33 at the time, went missing from #Bristol on 1 March 2009. If you think you may have seen Simon, please come forward with your sightings; any piece of information could be the key to reuniting Simon with his loved ones. #findSimonBaker misspl.co/V7HG50YmZCl

It is Timothy Bayliss' birthday this week. Timothy, aged 62 at the time, was last seen in #Evesham, #Worcestershire, on 17 November 2023. Our thoughts go out to his loved ones. If you think you may have seen Timothy, please come forward with your sightings. #findTimothyBayliss misspl.co/2n3t50YmYPV

This week is the birthday of Stephen Thompson, who was 45 when he went missing from #Norwich, #Norfolk, on 25 June 2013. We are thinking of his loved ones throughout this difficult time. To help #findStephenThompson, please share this appeal and report any sightings to us. misspl.co/uVpu50YmYF7

It is the birthday of Claudia Lawrence this week. Claudia, aged 35 at the time, went missing from #York, #Yorkshire, on 18 March 2009. We are thinking of her loved ones at this time. To help #findClaudiaLawrence, please share this appeal and report any sightings to us. misspl.co/KvZC50YiP6Y

Today marks the second anniversary of Ernestas Dagys' disappearance. Ernestas was 42 when he went missing from #Drummore, #DumfriesAndGalloway, on 27 February 2024. We are thinking of his loved ones throughout this difficult time. Please help the search for Ernestas by sharing this appeal and reporting any sightings to us. #findErnestasDagys misspl.co/x0IQ50YiNop