Police release new image of missing Oxford man last seen nearly a month ago

The 54-year-old's car was found in West Berkshire in March.

Stephen
Author: Shaunna BurnsPublished 24th Apr 2025
Last updated 24th Apr 2025

Officers searching for missing man Stephen, from Oxford have released a new image of him.

Stephen, aged 54, was reported missing on Sunday (20/4), 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.

Stephen is known to have a friend he often goes walking with, called ‘David’, from the Bristol area, who officers have not spoken to yet.

If this is you or you have any information that can help police speak to David, there's an urgent appeal to get in touch with officers.

Detective Inspector George Atkinson, based at Oxford police station, said: “We are extremely concerned for Stephen’s welfare and have been working hard to find him since he was reported missing on Sunday.

“Stephen is from Oxford but his car was found abandoned on the Ridgeway near Aldworth, where we believe he went for a walk on 31 March.

“We have been searching the Ridgeway, with support from Berkshire Lowland Search and Rescue.

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