Two arrests and searches at Lincolnshire quarry in connection with Doncaster man missing since 1992
John Bowkett hasn't been seen since July 1992
Last updated 6th Oct 2025
Police have made two arrests and are searching a quarry in North Lincolnshire, in connection with the 33-year unsolved disappearance of a Doncaster man.
37 year old John Bowkett hasn't been seen since July 1992, with him initially being reported missing in January 1993.
Officers has spent the last three decades searching for the dad of three, with two men aged 64 and 72 now being questioned.
Senior Investigating Officer Detective Chief Inspector Benjamin Wood, of South Yorkshire Police, said:
"This morning, we have carried out searches at three addresses in Barnsley, Goole and Buxton.
"Two men, aged 64 and 72, have been arrested on suspicion of murder in connection with the disappearance of John. They remain in police custody at this time.
"As part of our investigation, we are also carrying out searches of Ulceby Vale Quarry in North Lincolnshire and there is likely to be an ongoing police presence at this location for the next few days.
"John is a dad-of-three and now a grandfather to two children. His family have been informed of this latest development and they remain at the forefront of our minds as we progress our enquiries.
"They are desperate for answers and as we release this new information along with a picture of John, we hope it will jog people's memories of the case and encourage anyone who may be able to help us with our investigation into his disappearance to please get in touch.
"Do you know what happened to John? Did you see John around the time he was last seen to when he was reported missing? Do you know about his movements around that time or were you in contact with him?
"Any information you can provide, no matter how insignificant it may seem, could prove crucial and for the sake of John's family I would urge you to please contact us.
"We are very grateful to those who contacted us at the time of his disappearance but if you didn't and have information which you think may be useful, please do not hesitate to get in touch with us."