Volunteer search experts join the effort to locate missing Oxford man, Ben, last seen near Cripley Road.
Ben wore a red shirt over a black t-shirt, light blue, baggy jeans, and trainers. Police released a photo from CCTV, and Lowland Rescue Oxfordshire is helping search. They are a team of volunteer search experts.
Despite searches, Ben is still missing. Police made public appeals for help, did door-to-door inquiries, and people put up posters. The police investigation continues.
Lowland Rescue Oxfordshire will help today and plans further search activity. Tactical search teams offer advice, and police will base action on their advice.
Police urge anyone with information to come forward. Please call 101 or report online, quoting reference 43250042464. They have done aerial searches before, using a helicopter and drones.
Police patrolled the river near Cripley Road. They checked CCTV footage, said a detective.
A local councillor, Susanna Pressel, feels sad it’s awful Ben is still missing. Family and friends are anxious, and people want to help find him.
Police say you should report missing people quickly and that you do not have to wait 24 hours. Reporting won’t get the missing person in trouble; police want to protect you.
Missing People is a helpful charity offering support if someone vanishes. You can find more information online at their website, missingpeople.org.uk.