Approximaately 250,000 people go missing each year, and these can be for a variety of reasons.
In the case of a young child it might simply because they have lost their way home.
It might be because the person wishes to get away and start afresh due to family or relationship problems. But it can also be because of confusion due to an accident or illness, or to dementia.
But it can also be because of more sinister reasons, Bullying, Abduction, Assault or even Murder.
Many return or are found, but many are not.
Help the families of these peple to find their loved ones, or to find closure.
Check these pages frequently, you may be able to help!
Email an up to date photograph and as much information as possible along with contact details.
Age 15, last seen just before 9pm on Tuesday 18th May in the Churchstoke area. Described as %ft 1 ins, medium build with long dark hair, last seen wearing red & black trainers, black jeans with rips on knees, red T-shirt and black puffer jacket. Amanda also has links to the Derbyshire area. Anyone with information that can help officers find Amanda is asked to contact police on 101, quoting reference DP-20210518-404.
Age 14, was last seen at Pontesbury co op at 9am Wednesday 17th March with her boyfriend Louis age 13.
Her family are extremely worried and police are aware, if anyone has seen her, spoken to her or has any information please telephone 101.
Last seen at 1.30pm on Saturday 27th February 2021 walking in the Carmarthern Bay Holiday Village in Kidwelly.
Police, Mountain Rescue and other services have undertaken extensive searches, If anyone has spotted Susan or has any information of her whereabouts, please contact 101.
Age 33. 5'8 tall, with a shaved head, and may be wearing a basketball top and a green jacket. He also has connections in Carmarthen. Anyone with any information is asked to call us on 101, and quoting log 113 of 13 July 2020
71 year old missing from Cardigan since 5am on 20th June when his car was spotted in Aberporth car park.
Anyone spotting Mr Hurley or with information please call 101
Fifteen-year-old Zoe Davies from Wrexham is described as being 5ft4in tall and has long blonde hair. Police say Zoe is wearing light blue pyjama bottoms and a black coat. Any information which may help police locate Zoe can be passed direct via the web live chat http://www.north-wales.police.uk/contact/chat-support.aspx or by phoning 101 quoting Y003696.
Age 54/ Missing from Tre'r Ddol between Aberystwyth and Machynlleth. Last seen November 15. Anyone who has seen or had any contact with David in the last few days is asked to contact us on 101 quoting reference 335 of 19th November.
Age 13, 5'1", last seen at 1043 wearing Ysgol Dinas Bran uniform and black dolly shoes, carrying black shoulder bag with gold buckles.. Any further information about her whereabouts can be reported to North Wales Police on 101 quoting reference X141385
58 year old David was reported missing on 15th September, last seen in the Coity Road area of Bridgend wearing a royal blue jumper, dark trousers, and dark shoes with white soles. He is 5'5" slim build with dark hair. If anyone has any information on his whereabouts then please call South Wales Police on 101 quoting reference 1900341781.
A Bristol man with strong connections to Welshpool, last in touch with family at 9.30pm on 19.8.2019. Police found his Ford B-max car in Monkmash car park near Bridgend. Anyone with information is urged to call 101 giving the reference 5219191142.
Leah is 5'2" slim build, brown shoulder length hair, last seen at 10pm in Quantock Crescent in Milton Keynes on 14.2.2019 wearing black coat, black jeans, black converse high top shoes & black rucksack.
Any information contact Thames Valley Police using 101 quoting reference 43190049929
Age 36. Last seen 5.1.2019 in Mold. If you have any information contact http://socsi.in/q6pRH
Age 30. from Coedpoeth. Any sightings please call 101 and quote the itrace number 23591.
Age 24. 5'4" slim build. Orange/blonde bobbed hair. Any sightings please call 101 and quote the itrace number 23589. and reference 22019
Age 58. Last seen in Marford on 19/12/18. If seen please contact 101 NW Police ref: W180333
Age 21. Links to Wrexham, Chester and Connahs Quay. Any information please ring 101 and ask for I/Trace Ref. 23619.
Age 50. from Pontypool. 6' 2". Jaymie has a medical condition for which he needs medication. He does not have access to it, and as a result he could pose a risk to himself or others. If anyone sees Jaymie they are advised not to approach him as he has been violent in the past. Any information call 101 or direct message us on Facebook or Twitter quoting log number 376 15/10/17 or you can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
The charity Missing People has 20 years’ frontline experience and provides a range of services for police handling missing person investigations, including taking referrals for family support, making Publicity Appeals and sending supportive text messages to missing children and adults.
Services and Groups who can help
St. John Ambulance will provide first-aid, nursing, transport and training services.
The British Red Cross provide equipment, training, and first-aid & nursing services.
Kerry provides discreet personalised counselling services,
Elefriends is a supportive online community where you can be yourself. We all know what it’s like to struggle sometimes, but now there’s a safe place to listen, share and be heard.
Nothing can take away the pain felt with bereavement of a child, but being able to talk to someone who really understands what you are going through helps. Find someone near you!
Ponthafren Association is a registered charity, catering for people who experience mental health issues, those who may be socially isolated or excluded, or those who may just wish to make new friends or gain new skills
Information, Advice, Counselling, help online or on the phone, Anytime!
Legal Advice on Finance, Housing, Benefits, Energy, Debt.
Age UK's vision is for a world where everyone can love later life. We do this by inspiring, supporting and enabling in a number of ways.
Supporting men, women and children experiencing or affected by domestic abuse in North Powys.
Child protection services and resources.
We deliver relevant and vibrant ministry to every generation, and offer hope with services based on local needs.
We offer a safe place for you to talk any time you like, in your own way – about whatever’s getting to you. You don’t have to be suicidal.
People of any age can find themselves homeless for many reasons, it s far too easy for us to ignore them and turn a blind eye, but what if it was you that lost your job, could not afford to pay rent on the benefit supplied and was suddenly forced to live on the streets?
Remember not everyone has family and friends around to help, and even if they do many will not help when times are that rough, they wrongly put the blame on the individual.
Lack of shelter from the elements, lack of enough and suitable food or the money to purchase it already place the individual's health at risk, but the winter weather can be the last straw.
WINTER CAN KILL !
If you see someone sleeping rough, Remember it is someone's son, or daughter, mother or father, brother or sister.
ALL IT COSTS IS A PHONE CALL OR TEXT !
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