Urgent Hunt On for Missing Teen James Gibbons in Cuxton
Search teams are in full swing to find 16-year-old James Gibbons, who’s now been missing for almost a week. The last confirmed sighting was in Cuxton on Saturday, November 9, 2024.
CCTV Footage Pins Down James’ Last Known Whereabouts
After scouring hours of CCTV, police spotted James entering an alleyway off Woodhurst Close just before 1 p.m. That’s where he was last seen before trekking towards Cuxton Woods – and then vanishing without a trace. Now, authorities are begging locals with private CCTV or dashcam footage to check their recordings for any clues of James after 1 p.m. on the day he disappeared.
Distinctive Traits Could Be Key to Finding James
- Height: Around 5ft 11in
- Brown hair
- Braces on his teeth
- Notable scar shaped like a question mark on the right side of the back of his head
- What he wore: Brown tracksuit bottoms, grey Hollister hoodie, white shirt with light brown and blue check pattern, black socks, and black trainers
Police Plea: Community’s Eyes Needed in Cuxton Woods and Beyond
“We’ve got specialist teams, partner agency experts, and volunteers from Kent Search and Rescue combing the area,” said Chief Inspector Garry Cook. “We’re honing in on Cuxton Woods and calling on dog walkers, hikers, horse riders – anyone out and about – to keep their eyes open. If you see anything, no matter how small, get in touch.”
As the search widens into rural and woodland zones, police urge anyone with info to call 999 quoting reference 09-1043. Every bit helps bring James home safe.
