Mystery as Ipswich Man Vanishes After Night Out
Detectives and emergency crews are hunting for Julian De Bono, 63, who vanished without a trace during a late-night outing in Ipswich last Sunday. CCTV footage caught his last known movements, prompting specialist dive teams and search units to comb the River Gipping and nearby areas.
Key Details on Missing Man
- Name: Julian De Bono
- Age: 63
- Description: Black male, approx. 6ft 1in, slim build
- Features: Receding hairline, trimmed grey & black beard
- Last seen wearing: White, partially see-through shirt, cherry red trousers, and shiny black shoes
Trail Traced on CCTV
CCTV shows Julian dropped off by taxi on Lloyd’s Avenue around 12:30am on December 10. He was then seen roaming near St Matthew’s roundabout at 12:37am before heading down Yarmouth Road towards 1 Road at 1:55am — his final confirmed sighting.
Massive Search Underway
Chief Inspector Richard Burton of Suffolk Police voiced grave concerns: “We are extremely concerned for Julian and police activity including searches continue as we attempt to locate him.”
Suffolk Lowland Search and Rescue have joined forces with officers conducting house-to-house enquiries, combing CCTV footage, deploying drones, and patrolling the water with small crafts. Several officers have even entered the River Gipping, with a specialist dive team on standby for fresh support.
Authorities and Community Rally
The River Gipping remains a focal point, given its proximity to Julian’s last movements. Police are leaving no stone unturned and urge anyone who may have seen Julian after 1:55am on December 10 to come forward.
Friends, family, and locals wait anxiously for news as Suffolk Police keep loved ones updated on the search.
Have You Seen Julian De Bono?
If you have any information about Julian’s whereabouts, contact Suffolk Police immediately on 101. CCTV or doorbell footage from the Yarmouth Road area could be vital. Even the smallest detail could crack this mystery.
The community remains hopeful and the hunt presses on with urgency.
