![]() |
Empowering and influencing the black community
through history, family genealogy and heritage. Supported by the Musician Ronnie Laws |
|
|
National
Missing Persons Helpline
|
||||
Home About Us Family Tree Genealogy Web Design Service Heritage Networkers Guest of The Month Book Club Profiles and Historians Events Folk Stories Blue Plaques Scheme Missing Persons Yesterday People The Lost Windrush Motherland 2004 Gambia Roots Festival Useful Links |
National
Missing Persons helpline is a 24hour free and confidential number 0500
700 700 "Families that have lost contact with their relations in the UK and abroad need to know that there is a great network of organisations that can assist in restoring family contact" says Wolla Bargee, Service Access Officer for the British Red Cross International Tracing and Message Service. " This unique collaboration aims to ensure that the general public is aware that such services are always available to all". The website www.look4them.org.uk, which is a gateway to the main 8 organisations in the UK who deal with missing persons, was set up in 2001. The website receives over 3000 visits a month and the organisations featured* help thousands of families every year, and resolve about 70% of missing person cases. May 2003 was Missing Persons Month and will include a number of events: 1st
May (all month) Photographic Exhibition of missing persons at venues
around UK (organised by NMPH). Galleries confirmed so far in Glasgow,
Oxford, Manchester, Birmingham, Liverpool, North Shields and Portsmouth.
Also window displays featuring images of missing people in Selfridges
shops in London and Manchester. |
|||
|
Missing Person Appeals
|
||||
Fatmata JahAge at disappearance: 21 There is great concern for Fatmata, missing from South Lambeth Road, London, SW8 since 28th April 2003. Fatmata had come to Britain from Sierra Leone on an exchange. She had been in the country for three weeks and was meant to be returning to Sierra Leone on the 28th April. CCTV in the hotel she was staying in shows Fatmata leaving the hotel at 5.30 am but that is the last sighting of her. She left behind all her luggage at the hotel. In Sierra Leone, she worked as a peer counsellor for a youth group. This was Fatmata's first time in the UK and it is feared that she may be vulnerable as she is not street-smart and could be too trusting. Fatmata is 5ft 5ins, of slim build, with black short hair and black eyes. Fatmata was last seen wearing a light coloured jacket, a yellow top, light blue jeans with dark patches and was carrying a small bag. Fatmata can let her colleagues know that she is safe and well by calling the confidential Message Home Helpline on 0800 700 740. All calls are free. If you have seen Fatmata Jah, or have news to his whereabouts, please call the confidential National Missing persons Helpline on 0500 700 700. To make a donation to the charity, please call 020 8392 4592 or visit www.missingpersons.org Caroline BostonAge at disappearance: 15 Concern is mounting for Caroline who has been missing since the 5th of January 2003 from Hayes in Middlesex. Caroline was visiting a friend and was due to get a bus back to her home but hasn't been seen since. Caroline from Liberia, speaks basic English and is not very streetwise. Caroline, Let someone know you are ok. Call the confidential Runaway Helpline on Freephone 0808 800 7070 Caroline is 5'2" of slim build. She has black hair with hair extensions braided up and brown eyes. She was last known to be wearing a brown trouser suit, a beige jacket and beige shoes.If you have seen Caroline Boston, or have news to his whereabouts, please call the confidential National Missing persons Helpline on 0500 700 700. To make a donation to the charity, please call 020 8392 4592 or visit www.missingpersons.org 'Culture
Nam' / Namron YarrumAge at disappearance: 25 Namron, commonly known as 'Culture Nam' and now aged 30, was last seen at about 1am on the 26th August 1998 at Berwick Upon Tweed train station. Culture Nam lived in Huddersfield and also has ties to London. His family is very concerned and says Culture Nam had always kept in touch with his family. There is also concern as he had been feeling down. Culture Nam has worked as a DJ and likes rap music. Culture Nam is black, over 6ft tall, of a medium build with short curly black hair and brown eyes. At the time he went missing he had a moustache. If you have seen Culture Nam, or have news to his whereabouts, please call the confidential National Missing persons Helpline on 0500 700 700. To make a
donation to the charity, please call 020 8392 4592 or visit www.missingpersons.org
17 year-old Femi, from Nigeria, had only been staying at her parent's place in Harrow, London, for 6 months when she went missing on the 3rd October 2001. She came to England for a long holiday. She was due to go back to live with her family in Nigeria, but didn't want to go and disappeared outside Heathrow Airport. She left behind all her baggage and her passport. Femi's family are very concerned for her safety and urge her to get in contact. If Femi sees this appeal, she can call the confidential Message Home Helpline who can pass on a message for her. They are on freefone 0800 700 740. Femi is 5ft 8ins, of medium build with brown eyes and short black hair. If you have any information about the whereabouts or well-being of Femi, please ring the confidential National Missing Persons Helpline free on 0500 700 700. To make a donation to the charity, please call 020 8392 4592. |
||||
Eunice
IgieborAge at disappearance: 15 20 year old Eunice Igiebor disappeared from her home on the 27th April 1998 and there is serious concern for her safety. Eunice left her home on Chesswood Road, Worthing at about 1.30pm intending to go for a walk. Eunice did not return and has not been seen since. Information suggests she may be in the London area. Eunice arrived in the UK from Nigeria, 4 days before she disappeared. We are trying to contact Eunice so we can be reassured of her safety. If you have any information about Eunice's whereabouts please call the confidential National Missing Persons Helpline on freephone 0500 700 700 To make a donation to the charity, please call 020 8392 4592.
Imina, now 24, went missing from Hove, West Sussex on Tuesday 27th August 1996. She had apparently met some people at that years Notting Hill Carnival and it is thought that she may have stayed in that area with some other Nigerians. Imina is well built, 5'5" tall, black, with hazel eyes. She wears hair extensions that are frizzy rather than plaited and a scar about one inch long on one side of her face. Imina was wearing jeans, trainers, a gold watch and a black cap when she went missing. If you have seen Imina, or have news to her whereabouts, please call the confidential national Missing Persons Helpline on freephone 0500 700 700 To make a donation to the charity, please call 020 8392 4592
Irene was just 16 when she went missing in late February 1999. Originally from Nigeria, Irene had only recently arrived in the UK and was living in Basildon, Essex. Everyone is very concerned for Irene and wants to know that she is safe and well. Irene in 5'5" tall, of slim build with black hair. Irene has tribal marks on her arms. She was last known to be wearing a long black leather jacket and several pieces of gold jewellery. If you have seen Irene or have information to her whereabouts, please call the confidential National Missing Persons Helpline on freephone 0500 700 700. To make a donation to the charity, please call 020 8392 4592.
Nigerian-born Linda has been missing since the 25th May 2002. She was last seen in her residence in Newcastle-upon-Tyne at around 6.30pm. There has been no word from her since. Linda was new to the UK and everyone is very concerned for her wellbeing. Linda is
5'3", of slim build with black hair that is in a 'bob' style with
centre parting. She has black eyes and was last seen wearing a black casual
jacket, a black collar-less blouse and blue jeans.
Andrew has been missing since the 26th of April 2003. His family is deeply worried for his safety, as he has not made any contact with them since. Andrew is from Birmingham but also has connections to Cannock, Manchester and Wolverhampton. His family all went him to know that they miss him and that he is not in any trouble. He can leave them a message, in confidence, on the Message Home Helpline, freephone 0800 700 740. Andrew is black, 5'10" tall, of medium build with short black curly hair. He has dark brown eyes and a goatee beard/moustache. Andrew has a pale complexion and pierced ears. If you have seen Andrew, please call the confidential National Missing Persons Helpline on freephone 0500 700 700.
Christine is now 28 years old and has been missing from the Islington area of London since the 20th February 2001. At the time of her disappearance she was not thought to have any personal belongings with her. Kenyan born Christine had been living in the UK since 1996. She is 5'6" tall, of slim build, has dark eyes and wears her hair in a brushed back shoulder length style. Just prior to her disappearance, Christine was working as a waitress; she has worked in several West End hotels. Concern is
growing for Christine as there has been no contact or trace of her sinceshe
went missing. If you have seen Christine, please call the confidential
National Missing Persons Helpline on Freefone 0500 700 700.
There is great concern for Joy who has been missing from West Drayton, Middlesex since 13 May 1999. On the afternoon Joy disappeared she received an anonymous call. Soon after the call she left, taking nothing with her. No one has seen or heard from her since. The call came from Paddington, where she may be. Joy suffers from TB and needs regular medication - which she has not taken with her. Those who know her say her disappearance is very out of character. Joy let someone know you are ok call the confidential Message Home Helpline on freephone 0800 700 740 Joy has only been in the country since 17 March 1999. She is Nigerian, 5ft tall and of a slim build. We are trying
to contact Joy to ensure that she is safe and well. If you have seen Joy,
please call the National Missing Persons Helpline on Freephone 0500
700 700.
Miri was staying in Hillingdon, in Middlesex when she went missing on the 4th December 2000. She had recently arrived in the UK from Sierra Leone and there is great concern for Miri due to her age and the unknown circumstances of her disappearance. She does not speak very much English. Miri may have friends or family in the Netherlands. Miri is now 16 years old, 5ft 5ins tall and of slim build. She has black, shoulder length curly hair, brown eyes and may wear glasses. If you have seen Miri please call the confidential National Missing Persons Helpline on Freefone 0500 700 700 or let someone know you are ok call the confidential Message Home Helpline 0800-700-740.
There is serious concern for Matthew from Newton Abbott, Devon. Mathew, who is of mixed parentage, was last seen on Tuesday 30th April 2002. Matt was feeling very low at the time of his disappearance and his mum and sister are extremely anxious to know he's alright. Since he disappeared, Matthew's mother has become unwell and they also have other family news to tell him. Matthew is resourceful and known to be a 'handy man'; he used to work as a roof fitter. He has connections in London, Norwich and Whistable and could be in any of those areas. All his family and friends are anxious to hear that he is safe. While he has been missing his sister has had a baby, making Matthew an uncle for the first time. Matthew is
5'10" tall and of a slim build, with brown eyes and short brown hair.
He is of mixed race appearance.
Age at disappearanace: 27 Age: 30 There is growing concern for Lola who has been missing from her home in Northfields, Ealing since the 3rd of January 2000. On the day Lola disappeared she left a message on her sister's answer machine saying she had forgotten her keys. This is the last contact she has made with any of her family or friends. She gave no indication that she was unhappy or was planning to leave home. Lola's last steps have been traced to Ealing Broadway. After finishing work, at around four that afternoon, Lola went to Ealing to do a bit of shopping. This was the last time anyone has seen or heard from her and her family are becoming increasingly worried and ask her or anyone with news to call. Lola's sister, Yewande says, "Every night and day I pray to God to keep you and bring you home soon... I can't wait to see you, as can everyone of your friends and church members". Lola suffers from sickle cell anaemia and can become very ill. Lola is an American/Nigerian and she lived in Chicago for some time. She is 5ft 5ins tall, black of a slim build with brown eyes and brown shoulder length hair. When last seen Lola was wearing a long black coat, a velvet blue hat, blue jeans and black patent leather shoes. If you have seen Lola, please call the confidential National Missing Persons Helpline on Freefone 0500 700 700.
Esha has been missing from her home in Hayes, Middlesex since the 17th of September 1998. She came from Tanzania to London in May of 1998 to work for a Tanzanian family. She was last seen taking her employer's niece to school, but did not return home and has not been seen since. The family who she worked for cannot understand why she has not contacted them to say she is okay. There is concern as Esha who has left all her belongings, including her passport behind. Esha is 5ft 8ins tall, of medium build with short black hair which she wears in a bun and brown eyes. We are trying to contact Esha to ensure that she is safe and well. If you have any information on the well-being or whereabouts of Esha, please call the National Missing Persons Helpline, in confidence, on Freephone 0500 700 700. If Esha sees
this, she can contact the Message Home Helpline on freefone 0800 700 740,
in confidence. They can pass on a message that she is safe and well.
Lubaba has been missing from her home in Pontprennau, Cardiff since the 8th of December 2000. There is considerable concern for her safety as her disappearance is completely out of character. Her family is very concerned. Lubaba, who is from Addis Abbaba, Ethiopia, is 5'2", of slim build, has short black hair and brown eyes and often wears a scarf over her hair. If you have seen Ludaba Hissa, please call the confidential National Missing Persons Helpline on Freefone 0500 700 700.
Modupe went missing from her Aunts home in the Islington area of North London and has not been in contact since the 14th of April 2003. She said she was going to visit family in Enfield, Middlesex, but never arrived and has not been seen since. Modupe is originally from Nigeria. Everyone is very worried about Modupe, especially her Aunt, as she had only been in the UK a short while. Modupe is 5ft 3" tall, of medium build, with black short afro hair, brown eyes and a dark complexion. When she went missing she was wearing a brown leather jacket, brown long-sleeved T-shirt, black court shoes and black trousers. Modupe was carrying a bag of laundry when she went missing. If you have seen Modupe, or have any new to her whereabouts, please call the confidential National Missing Persons Helpline on freephone 0500 700 700.
There is great concern for Eric, now aged 18, who has been missing from Brixton, South East London since the 21st April 2001. He left telling his carers that he was going out to make a call. He hasn't been seen since. Everyone want to know that Eric is safe and well and urge him to get in contact. At the time
of his disappearance Eric was 5ft 5" tall, of slim build, with black
cropped hair. If you have seen Eric, or have any news regarding his whereabouts, please call the National Missing Persons Helpline, in confidence, on freephone 0500 700 700.
If you have seen Justina, please call the confidential National Missing Persons Helpline on Freefone 0500 700 700.
National
Missing Persons Website
|
||||
| Press
Release
Missing persons
exhibition arrives in London stations More Info |
||||
|
Page
last modified:
© Copyright of Every Generation 2003. Privacy Policy |
||||