Essex Police are continuing to appeal for information in their efforts to locate Philip Abbott,...

Published: 5:14 pm November 17, 2024
Updated: 12:13 pm October 8, 2025
Police Appeal to Find Missing Philip Abbott from Basildon

Essex Police are continuing to appeal for information in their efforts to locate Philip Abbott, 45, who has been missing from the Basildon area since Friday, November 15.

Last Confirmed Sighting

Philip was last seen near Basildon Hospital at around 9:10pm on Friday evening. There has also been an unconfirmed sighting in the Repton Close area on Saturday, November 16.

Philip is believed to be on foot, and officers are urging the public to assist in locating him.

Description

Philip is described as:

  • Age: 45
  • Height: Approximately 5ft 11in
  • Hair: Short black/grey
  • Other: Wears black-rimmed glasses

He was last seen wearing:

  • A black hoodie
  • Black joggers
  • White trainers with blue and pink patterns

Police Efforts

Superintendent Leigh Norris said:
“We’re growing increasingly concerned for Philip’s welfare, and I have a team of officers dedicated to pursuing a number of lines of enquiry to find him.”

She continued:
“We’re specifically appealing to taxi and delivery drivers who were in the area around Basildon Hospital and Repton Close over the weekend to think back to whether they might have seen someone matching Philip’s description.

Areas of Focus

Philip has connections to Dagenham and Chelmsford, and officers are extending their inquiries to these areas as well.

How to Help

If you believe you have seen Philip or have any information about his whereabouts, you are urged to contact Essex Police by calling 999, quoting incident 1234 of 15 November.

“Any piece of information, no matter how small, could prove pivotal for our investigation,” added Superintendent Norris.

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