Renewed appeal in search for missing man Stephen – Oxford and Aldworth

Thames Valley Police is renewing its appeal for the public’s help to find missing man Stephen, from Oxford.

It has now been over a month since Stephen, aged 53, was last seen.

He was reported missing on Sunday 20 April, having not been heard from since 30 March.

Stephen’s car, a blue Mazda 3, was abandoned by a field on the Ridgeway near Southfields, Aldworth, West Berkshire; it is thought to have been there since 31 March.

Stephen 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.

Stephen also has links to Littlehampton, West Sussex.

Detective Inspector George Atkinson, based at Oxford police station, said: “We are growing more and more concerned for Stephen’s welfare, who has now been missing for over a month.

“We have been working hard to find him since he was reported missing on Sunday 20 April.

“We have been searching the Ridgeway, where his car was abandoned with support from Berkshire Lowland Search and Rescue.

“We are appealing for the public’s help to locate him so if you see Stephen, please call 999, quoting reference number 43250192691. 

“Anyone with information on Stephen’s whereabouts, no matter how insignificant it may seem, please make a report on our website.

“Stephen, you are not in any trouble, but we are concerned for you. So, please contact us and let us know where you are if you see this appeal.”

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Note to editors:

Stephen’s age was stated as 54-years-old in previous releases. This has been changed to 53-years-old, which is his current age.