Birthday appeal to locate missing South Warwickshire man ten months after disappearance

By James Smith

27th Feb 2024 | Local News

Stefan Watkins was last seen on May 6 (image via Warwickshire Police)
Stefan Watkins was last seen on May 6 (image via Warwickshire Police)

Officers trying to find a missing man have renewed their appeal for information nearly ten months on from his disappearance - on what would have been his 48th birthday.

Stefan Watkins – known as Lee or LeeLee – left his home in Warwick on May 6 2023, but despite extensive efforts, police have been been unable to locate him.

Warwickshire Police said it has been "working tirelessly" since he disappeared – speaking with witnesses and trawling CCTV.

The force - which passed the disappearance onto its major crime team at the start of the year - continues to "follow every available lead".

Stefan is described as white, around 6ft tall, with blue eyes and very short hair.

He has connections to Coventry and parts of south Warwickshire.

And on his 48th birthday (February 27), police are asking for anyone with information relating to his disappearance or who has seen Stefan to share details through the online portal.

Detective Inspector Gareth Unett, who is leading the investigation, said: "Today is Stefan's birthday and the best present for his family would be information that could help us to locate him.

"Understandably, they are very upset and – given the length of time that has passed since he disappeared – really want to find him. 

"So we're again appealing for the public to help us if they think they've seen Stefan or know where he might be.

"Equally, if Stefan is safe and well, we'd ask him to contact us urgently so we can put his family's mind to rest.

"We'd encourage anyone who wants to provide information about Stefan to use the online portal. Any information, no matter how small, could prove crucial to finding him."

Anyone with information should submit it through the portal.

Alternatively you can also contact the force or get in touch anonymously via Crimestoppers by calling 0800 555 111.

     

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