Police have issued an urgent appeal to locate Aleks Abutayun, a 29-year-old man who was...

Published: 9:21 pm May 19, 2025
Updated: 1:14 pm October 8, 2025
Urgent Appeal to Locate Aleks Abutayun Missing from East London Hospital

Police have issued an urgent appeal to locate Aleks Abutayun, a 29-year-old man who was last seen leaving Whipps Cross Hospital in Leytonstone, east London, at around 5pm on Monday, 19 May 2025.

Aleks is described as:

  • A white man,
  • Around 5ft 8in tall,
  • Of medium build,
  • With short dark hair and a beard.

He was last seen wearing a grey cardigan, green trainers, and brown chino trousers.

Increasing Concern for Welfare

The Metropolitan Police say officers are increasingly concerned for Aleks’ wellbeing and are urging members of the public not to approach him, but to call 999 immediately if he is seen.

He is known to have links to Hollow Ponds, Epping Forest, and Waltham Forest.

Please quote CAD 5635/19MAY when reporting sightings.

 

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