Oxford Student, 19, Missing After Leaving Home in Ladbroke Grove

Last Seen Heading Towards Ladbroke Grove

Richard, a 19-year-old Oxford University student, vanished after leaving his family home in the Ladbroke Grove area on Monday evening, 22 March. He was reported missing two days later, on Wednesday 24 March.

Enquiries show he left his address around 8.30pm heading into Ladbroke Grove, W10, but hasn’t been seen since. Richard is also known to frequent Westminster and the Hammersmith and Fulham areas.

Police Hunt Intensifies

Chief Inspector Clare McCarthy from the Met’s Central West Command Unit said: “Our officers have been working tirelessly to locate Richard, using all investigative opportunities and data enquiries, speaking with witnesses and trawling CCTV.”

She added: “We are following every lead possible and are appealing for the public to help us. If you have seen Richard, please contact police immediately.”

Urgent Appeal to Richard and the Public

Police urge Richard to come forward: “If Richard is safe and well, we ask him to contact us as a matter of urgency so that we can put his family’s minds at ease.”

How to Help

  • If you have any information, call police on 101 quoting 21MIS008134.
  • In an emergency, dial 999.
  • Information can also be shared with the charity Missing People.

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