[25](5 min 55 s) The midday temperature in London on that day was 19C (66F) (peaking at 21C (70F) at 4pm) which is considered to be warm weather in the UK. He could of bought a cheap phone with another number that he used to just contact this other person. The 45 year old was also arrested on a charge of posession of child pornography. 98% Upvoted. Hed said he just felt like it. I know he was deaf in one ear, I don't know if he wore a hearing aid or some hearing device. [13] He was given a new phone for his twelfth birthday, but also rarely used this and did not want to replace it when he lost it months before his disappearance. We initially thought something must have happened on the way to school. The sighting at Pizza Hut sounds plausible as you would want to grab something to eat and relax at lunch time. In his bedroom, his parents found his school blazer and tie hanging over the back of a chair. If he really wanted a Pizza Hut pizza, he would have walked past 3 or 4 before getting to the Oxford Circus one. If he is gay, we do not have any issue with it, he is loved unconditionally by both my wife and I and his sister.. The woman who reported the Covent Garden sighting was not interviewed for over 6 weeks. It just seems endless to me. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. He lived with his parents Kevin and Glenys, and his sister Charlotte in Balby, which is a suburb of Doncater, South Yorkshire in England. One was from Monday 17 September, and he was also apparently sighted the following day, sleeping in a park. Andrew Gosden hasn't been seen since he went missing 11 years ago (Photo: Kevin Gosden) . These came from all over Britain 45 were in London and 11 were in Brighton. ", By sound of it, not much was followed up. He could of been from Doncaster or around that area and either promised Andrew a lift home or to get the train back with him. [63] This link was investigated by police but the person was not identified. . He was also a prize winning mathematician. She said that was unusual for him. 16th Sep 2022, 8:00am. He was a home bird, they say, who rarely left the house, and never without saying where he was going. Big cases like childrenMadeline McCannand Ben Needham, or the missing Yorkshire chefClaudia Lawrence, have gainedmass media and public attention over the years. Brandon Lawson The 911 call that led to a mysterious disappearance. [6] He had been a Cub Scout, but a few months before his disappearance told his father that he would no longer involve himself with the group. Order carryout or delivery, login to your account, sign up for deals, and download our app! Andrew Gosden: Disappearance of London Teen. Gosden's parents telephoned his friends, who informed them that Gosden was not there and had not been at school that day. . . Prince Harry and Meghan Markle had an evening out on the town! Newer Post Older Post Home. They also sent the serial number of the PSP to Sony. Did Andrew have a strange way in how he talked or acted. [25](41 min 00 s) The police took the computers from Gosden's school and Doncaster Library but their digital forensic investigations found no trace of any activity by Gosden. It doesn't appear in any feeds, and anyone with a direct link to it will see a message like this one. Obviously this is all assuming the sighting was Andrew, which it might not be but I'm interested to know what you guys think Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. The teenager, from Doncaster, was last seen on CCTV footage leaving Kings Cross Station that morning and his devastated family are still asking for answers many years later. He was a highly intelligent boy and took part in the Governments Young, Gifted & Talented Programme for high-achieving students. I don't like the connotations of pizza hut, considering it's links with paedophilia /pederasts,i think the only reason a 14 year old would go there is if a grown up was going to be paying. A subreddit dedicated to discussion of missing British teenager Andrew Paul Gosden, who bought a one-way ticket to London in September 2007, and was spotted on CCTV at King's Cross railway station and then never seen again. We will provide proactive updates as soon as we have them.. You know, and say I am alive and well again, sorry for the decade plus of hell but I am okay.. [51], Later, other reported sighting locations included a park in Streatham, then further afield in South Wales, Birkenhead and Plymouth. I have followed this case from day 1. Read More Police arrested two men, aged 38 and 45 in regards to Andrews case. Andrew Gosden disappeared in 2007 after travelling to London alone from . Press J to jump to the feed. these sightings included one outside a Pizza Hut and one at Covent Garden, where both reported*Andrew*had spoken to them. was he being groomed, tjought he was meeting someone his age in London?. A police spokesperson said We can confirm we have seized numerous devices from the men which we expect to take between six and 12 months to analyse. [4] Andrew Gosden's parents are both committed Anglican Christians, but had not baptised their children, as they did not want to impose their views on them. He was alone. You dont know that theyre dead so you cant let go and cant go through a grief process. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. According to Gosden's father, Gosden also had a good knowledge of how the public transport system worked, knew the layout, and was confident in navigating his way around the city. [35], On 11 January 2022, South Yorkshire Police said that on 8 December 2021, detectives had arrested two men, aged 38 and 45, on suspicion of kidnapping and human trafficking. Travel on buses was free for children at the time, so he could have used that method of transportation easily. It was originally scheduled to be held at 4pm (Weird time) and was a unique event as it was going to be the last show with the bands original vocalist. Kevin received a tip from someone who said hed been talking to someone named Andyroo online who had been asking for money because his partner had walked out on him. I would encourage anyone with any information they have not yet reported to come forward.. Despite the possibility he was seen at Covent Garden and Pizza Hut on 523 Oxford Street. [55][24] It has not been confirmed that it was the same man on both occasions and if so, why he did not wait at the police station. Finnish band HIM did a promotional signing at the HMV store on Oxford Street on Monday 17 September 2007, and performed an invitation-only show the same evening at the Borderline venue in Soho. [46] Mick Neville, retired head of the Metropolitan Police's Central Images Unit, believed the SikTh theory to be plausible. He also took his wallet, keys, and a PlayStation Portable console. If I was left to figure out what my son was wearing from what was left in his room I couldn't say for sure that I could. I could understand him going there if he was meeting someone, but that doesn't seem the case, even in the slim chance it was him. As of October 2022, Andrew remains missing. I mean we all feel hunger so it's safe to say he at least went there because he was hungry. [26][11] In the days leading up to his disappearance, Gosden twice chose to break his normal routine; his parents reported that he told them he walked home from school rather than taking the school bus. It is natural. Its just so shocking because its completely out of the blue.. Maybe 5pm. Or Soho Astoria where Less than Jake where playing. Children who are gay or lesbian are much more likely to run away than those who are heterosexual. Lol, I find it more interesting as it suggests he spent some time alone and didn't immediately meet someone once be got off the train. So you just stare at random strangers whilst they're trying to eat? The way this is presented on various videos is that the Pizza Hut is practically next door to Kings X, but in reality - if he didn't take the tube, which seems likely, it's between 30-45 minutes walk from Kings Cross to the site of the former Pizza Hut at Oxford Circus. [13], During the 2006 summer holidays Gosden attended a two-week residential school at Lancaster University as part of the Young Gifted and Talented Programme. Gosden's father said there were two or three sightings within the first week of the disappearance that seemed credible, partly because of the way the witnesses claimed Gosden spoke to them. However, the school dialled the number of the parents either above or below Gosden in the register and the message was left on the wrong person's phone. But in 2021, 14 years after he disappeared, two men were charged with suspicion of kidnap and human trafficking in relation to Andrews case. They have also said that he was happy in his own company but had a small group of close friends at school. [11] Gosden's father said there were two or three sightings within the first week of the disappearance that seemed credible, partly because of the way the witnesses claimed Gosden spoke to them. I worry about who else he may have spoken to, and to me it gives weight to the random encounter theory. [6][13], Gosden was interested in video games and metal bands. Andrew's last credible sighting was in Pizza Hut at around 12:00 but the witness said that he was alone at the time so he probably would not have met up with anyone straight away. Andrews family describe the teenager asquiet and gentle. But with180,000 reported disappearances each year in the UK, many are never found and families can feel their appeals become forgotten over time. Andrew Gosden= Vanished? [3] In January 2023, police confirmed that the investigations were still ongoing. [29] Instead of taking the school bus, Gosden diverted from his usual route and walked to a cash machine at a local garage. Or numerous other places - including Pizza Hut - on the way to Oxford Circus. In my heart, I still think his disappearance was a spur-of-the-moment thing. 2021 Associated Newspapers Limited. They are believed to be the first arrests made in connection to Gosden's disappearance. He did not seem to socialize much outside of the school environment. [5] At around 7:00pm, the police were called. Sorry, this post was deleted by the person who originally posted it. He had a 100% attendance record at school. I think he would have gone either way as it was nearly 12pm when he arrived in London so was probably hungry when he got there teenage boys are always hungry..he was apparently sighted in Pizza HutI still cant believe for all the stores and roads in london the cameras didnt see him anywhere past the train station exit..horrible lazy police investigation so much more could have been done. [54] Subsequently, an individual claiming to be the man at the police station wrote anonymously to the BBC after it featured the case on The One Show. A police officer traveled to the station to talk to the man, but he was gone. I feel so behind, I never heard that update. It is possible that he had a hoody or a jacket in his bag that the family didn't know he had or had forgotten about. Don't think that could be traced at that time. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. Well quite - or the Burger King diagonally opposite. [62] The tone of the statement suggested that the police believed Gosden may be still alive. There were other sightings from as far as South Wales. Over the years, there have been dozens of unconfirmed sightings of Andrew from across the UK. There have also been sightings in Plymouth, South Wales, Southend and Birkenhead. Were there no CCTV footage or receipts/transactions from Pizza Hut? Andrews mother has said that on the day he disappeared, Andrew seemed irritable and that he had trouble getting moving for the day. A woman sat next to him and she told police that he was quiet and was engrossed in his PSP. The Gosden family father Kevin, mother Glenys, sister Charlotte and Andrew were about to sit down to eat together on the evening of Friday 14 September 2007. Friday the 14th of September, 2007. [25](12 min 00 s), The South Yorkshire Police (SYP) said it asked British Transport Police (BTP) to search the CCTV footage within two days of Gosden going missing, but BTP could not pick him out from the crowds. Andrew Gosden was born on July 10, 1993, to his parents, Kevin and Glenys Gosden, who both worked as speech therapists in Balby a suburb of Doncaster, South Yorkshire, England. Years later, in 2017, Charlotte spoke to the media about discovering that Andrew was missing. Back in Doncaster,it was the family who found CCTV of Andrew walking to the train station on the morning he went missing from a neighbours house, according to Kevin. He enjoyed reading, gaming and listening to music such as Slipknot, Muse and Funeral for a Friend. Find a store. One theory that has been discussed at length is that Andrew may have possibly been gay or struggling with his sexuality. He said it was also the family who spoke to the rail employee at Doncaster station who sold Andrew his ticket, and a man who sat opposite him on the train as far as Peterborough. The man spoke to an officer via the intercom and said he had information about Andrew. I dont think I have heard Kevin say that, do you recall where you heard it? . [6][52] In 2009, two possible sightings were reported, one outside the Natural History Museum, the other in a pub in Southend. Youre just in a limbo the whole time.. . Andrew was 14-years-old when he went missing on September 14, 2007, from Balby in Doncaster after he left home for school. I believe Kevin Gosden has said that the lead wasn't followed up. [6], Gosden was a gifted student with a 100% attendance record at The McAuley Catholic High School. However, recently the family believe Lincoln may hold some answers. Labels: criminal justice. The last day Kevin Gosden would ever see his son. This means the older man would have been around 31 and the younger 24 at the time Andrew disappeared. [6][11] He was described as having a neutral attitude about school, hoping the upcoming school term would provide more of a challenge after having 'cruised' through his education thus far. This implied that they believed Andrew may have still been alive. [6] Gosden wore strong prescription glasses, is deaf in his left ear, and has a distinctive double ridge on his right ear. By the time youve read this article, two people will have gone missing. [24][25](1 h 00 min 30 s), During the 2007 school summer holidays (typically July to September[26]), Gosden's parents had suggested that he travel alone to London to stay with his grandmother but he chose not to go. Reportedly, police did not talk . Yeah, specifically I think it was their description of his mannerisms that made the family think the sighting was credible. [9][10] Gosden was described as a prize-winning mathematician who seemed destined for Cambridge. I fear there will be no final end to this case. He was captured on his neighbours CCTV. Fort Valley State University student Missing Where is Anitra Gunn? The pair were detained on 8 December 2021 on suspicion of kidnap and human trafficking following Andrew Gosden's 2007 disappearance. Over the years, the Gosden family have tried hard to keep Andrews face in the media and to keep raising awareness for his case. In 2011, the family paid for a private company to search the River Thames. He then walked to Doncaster railway station and purchased a one-way ticket to London which cost 31.40. Within three hours of Andrews disappearance, his family had produced missing person posters. Two men have been arrested in connection with the disappearance of a teenager who went missing 15 years ago. But I think we should be more thankful of the sighting instead of trying to pick it apart. . Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom) Followers. So by the time the police in Doncaster knew Andrew had gone missing and been able to identify that he had got off at Kings Cross- note British Transport Police messed up failing to identify Andrew in the crowds. [6] Walking the 4-mile (6.4km) route from school to his home would have taken around one hour and twenty minutes. They were arrested on suspicion of kidnapping and human trafficking. He arrived in kings cross about 11.20am. CCTV footage of Andrew arriving at Kings Cross was not located until 27 days after he went missing, Kevin told the BBC. I cant remember where I read this but I recall the Pizza Hut witness remembered Andrews way of speaking and/or some wording he had used. See you later, have a good day never saw him again., He just seemed completely his usual self. I've looked through tons of photos from that night of people standing outside shows and they were all in jackets at the very least. Interview everybody again, use fresh eyes. Andrew Gosden was last seen on CCTV at King's Cross in London a decade ago. Police later appealed for him to get back in touch. [25](43 min 40 s) The family also looked into music concerts that Gosden might have gone to London to attend. On December 8, 2021 a HUGE break was made in the case. [6], At the time of his disappearance, Gosden was eight days into the new school year after returning from the summer holidays. He deviated from his usual route and routine and he went to a cash machine/ATM near a local garage (gas station). [45] Furthermore, Kevin has claimed that the reported sightings of Gosden at a Pizza Hut and at Covent Garden were not followed up, and that the police did not speak to the woman who reported the Covent Garden sighting for six weeks. [56] In November 2009, Kevin Gosden appealed to the gay community to help find his son. It was 15 years ago that South Yorkshire teenager Andrew Gosden, pictured, headed off from home, thought to be heading to school. The Pizza Hut sighting was the day he left to London. Despite numerous national appeals for information in the years following his disappearance, Gosden's reason for travelling to London that day, and his subsequent fate, have not been established. It might not be confirmed about having to be at Oxford Street at 12pm. All rights reserved. In 2007, 14 year-old Andrew Gosden disappeared, having travelled from South Yorkshire down to London - without anyone knowing why. [28] Gosden's sister has stated that he did not seem interested in social media or connecting with other people through the Internet as he "just didn't seem social". We have made numerous appeals over the years to find out where Andrew is and what happened to him when he disappeared. After a number of frantic phone calls, they discovered he had not been to McAuley Catholic High School that day. 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