17 Years On: The Disappearance of Young Daniel Entwistle Still Haunts Great Yarmouth
Vanished on a Bank Holiday
It’s been nearly two decades since seven-year-old Daniel Entwistle vanished from his home in Great Yarmouth on May 3, 2003. What should have been a joyful May Bank Holiday turned into a nightmare for his parents, Paula and David, when their beloved son disappeared near Copperfield Avenue. The desperate search involved multiple agencies using specialist techniques, but Daniel remains missing.
Last Seen on CCTV – Then Gone
Daniel was last spotted on CCTV at Blencowes convenience store around 5.05pm. Earlier sightings placed him playing with boys near the river at Trinity Quay at about 3.30pm. When Daniel didn’t return home for tea that evening, his worried parents launched an immediate, frantic search. The community soon joined, sparking a major effort to find the boy.
Critical Clue: Abandoned BMX Near River
In the early hours after his disappearance, Daniel’s red BMX bike was found abandoned near the river by Trinity Quay. This grim discovery triggered underwater sonar searches of the riverbed. Despite exhaustive efforts with hundreds of volunteers and specialists combing the area, no trace of Daniel was ever uncovered.
Who Was Daniel?
- Height: 3’2”
- Build: Thin
- Hair: Light brown, cropped short
- Complexion: Pale
- Accent: Strong Northern
- Clothing: Blue Adidas T-shirt with stripes, blue tracksuit bottoms, grey trainers
A Tireless Investigation Goes On
Norfolk Police have pursued over 2,500 lines of inquiry and taken more than 580 statements since Daniel vanished. New leads keep emerging, but no answers yet. The force appeals to the public for any fresh information to break this heartbreaking mystery.
“We’re determined to solve this case and help bring closure to Daniel’s family after all these years,”
said lead officer Andy Guy.
Can You Help?
If you have any information about Daniel Entwistle’s disappearance, contact SIO Andy Guy at 01953 423819 or email [email protected]. You can also reach Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111. Every tiny clue could be the key to finally solving this enduring mystery.
