Officers renew appeal to help find Oxford man, Stephen, who hasn’t been seen since March

Officers have renewed an appeal to help find a man, missing for more than a month.

Police said they are growing “more and more concerned” for Stephen, whose car was found abandoned near Aldworth.

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.”

He also made a direct appeal to Stephen, adding: “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.”

Stephen, who is from Oxford and is aged 53, was reported missing on Sunday, April 20, having not been heard from since March 30.

His blue Mazda 3 was found abandoned by a field on the Ridgeway near Aldworth; it is thought to have been there since March 31.

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.

He also has links to Littlehampton, West Sussex.