I believe this was the pizza hut Andrew went into that day. There was no real evidence of this that they could find. [24][25](1 h 00 min 30 s), During the 2007 school summer holidays (typically July to September[26]), Gosden's parents had suggested that he travel alone to London to stay with his grandmother but he chose not to go. What a perfect storm of bad circumstances. According to civil rights group Liberty, the country has5.9 million CCTV cameras. When was it confirmed?! [6] Gosden wore strong prescription glasses, is deaf in his left ear, and has a distinctive double ridge on his right ear. I also love to people watch. The Pizza Hut sighting was the day he left to London. Every day since his happy, bright son Andrew went missing aged 14, he has struggled to keep going. . [6][52] In 2009, two possible sightings were reported, one outside the Natural History Museum, the other in a pub in Southend. Andrew Gosden, from Doncaster, was last seen on 14 September 2007, aged 14. The pair were detained on 8 December 2021 on suspicion of kidnap and human trafficking following Andrew Gosden's 2007 disappearance. There was no real way to track Andrew via phone. CCTV from commercial premises like restaurants, fast food places, shops. [25](9 min 50 s), Speaking in 2009, Kevin Gosden speculated on the reason for Andrew's disappearance: "Did he decide to do the Reginald Perrin thing,[a] and reinvent himself? In 2008, a man showed up at a police station in Hertfordshire, England, saying he had information on the Andrew Gosden disappearance. They did a puzzle together for an hour and then he watched some comedy shows on TV with his mother. The last day Kevin Gosden would ever see his son. According to the charity Missing People, someone is reported as missing every 90 seconds. Andrew was 14-years-old when he went missing on September 14, 2007, from Balby in Doncaster after he left home for school. They question how the CCTV trail could have gone cold when Britain is one of the most watched nations in the world. I think he would have gone either way as it was nearly 12pm when he arrived in London so was probably hungry when he got there teenage boys are always hungry..he was apparently sighted in Pizza HutI still cant believe for all the stores and roads in london the cameras didnt see him anywhere past the train station exit..horrible lazy police investigation so much more could have been done. The man spoke to an officer via the intercom and said he had information about Andrew. I know he was deaf in one ear, I don't know if he wore a hearing aid or some hearing device. If I was left to figure out what my son was wearing from what was left in his room I couldn't say for sure that I could. One credible testimony came from an adult woman who claimed to see Andrew at a Pizza Hut on Oxford . He walked to Doncaster railway station and purchased a one-way ticket to London which cost 31 pounds and 40 pence. Newer Post Older Post Home. He arrived in kings cross about 11.20am. Then met someone later. [61] A statement on the South Yorkshire Police Facebook page said police were, or had been, investigating requests for similar optical prescriptions to Gosden's, requesting documents from the Passport Office or National Insurance and circulating Gosden's DNA, fingerprints, and dental and health records. I've looked through tons of photos from that night of people standing outside shows and they were all in jackets at the very least. It doesn't appear in any feeds, and anyone with a direct link to it will see a message like this one. [14], SYP asked the BTP to search the available CCTV footage within two days of Gosden being reported missing. But nothing further has come of it. Detective Inspector Andy Knowles said: Our priority at this time is supporting Andrews family while we work through this new line of enquiry in the investigation. TheMystery of Missing People: A 5 News Tonight Special airs tonight (18 March),to coincide with the 10 year anniversary of Claudias disappearance. Police arrested two men, aged 38 and 45 in regards to Andrews case. Strangely, hed left 100 of birthday money in his bedroom. All rights reserved. 16th Sep 2022, 8:00am. [53] None of these sightings could be verified. On 14 September 2007, the then 14-year-old walked out of the family home in Balby, Doncaster, boarded a train to London with a one-way ticket and was never seen by his family again. This was a 4 mile or 6.4km journey that would have taken him around 80 minutes, one way, to walk. After a number of frantic phone calls, they discovered he had not been to McAuley Catholic High School that day. Andrews father has said that he didnt think it was weird that Andrew only purchased a one-way ticket as he apparently knew many people in London that he could have stayed with. Andrews family describe the teenager asquiet and gentle. In November 2008, a man went to a police station in the West Midlands. Early this year, South . Andrew Paul Gosden was born on 10 July 1993. This implied that they believed Andrew may have still been alive. so that gives him the time frame to be there for 12pm. Something happened around that area from King's Cross by foot because he was not spotted at the London Underground. [5] At around 7:00pm, the police were called. Then this case about a poor lad of 14 who goes missing in 2007 you hardly hear anything. [6] He had been a Cub Scout, but a few months before his disappearance told his father that he would no longer involve himself with the group. [6], The evening before the day of the disappearance was described by Gosden's father as uneventful. Fort Valley State University student Missing Where is Anitra Gunn? My guess is that whoever he was meeting is responsible for his disappearance. CCTV footage of Andrew arriving at Kings Cross was not located until 27 days after he went missing, Kevin told the BBC. [25](46 min 10 s), The venue is within walking distance from King's Cross. On September 2007, 14 year old Andrew Gosden vanished while taking a train from his home in Doncaster, England to London. [70] The following day, it was announced that numerous devices had been seized from the men for forensic investigation, which police said could take six months to a year. The family believes the most plausible theory places him at Pizza Hut on Oxford Street on the . Or numerous other places - including Pizza Hut - on the way to Oxford Circus. Kevin said: We are a pretty open family so have wondered if he was gay or struggling with his sexual identity and found it too awkward to raise. Andrew Gosden hasn't been seen since he went missing 11 years ago (Photo: Kevin Gosden) . Andrew Paul Gosden (born 10 July 1993)[1] disappeared from Central London on 14 September 2007 when he was aged 14. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom) Followers. [34], At 9:35am Gosden was seen boarding the train to King's Cross station alone. If he is gay, we do not have any issue with it, he is loved unconditionally by both my wife and I and his sister. Brandon Lawson The 911 call that led to a mysterious disappearance. He said, see you later and that was the last conversation that I ever had with him. [7] Gosden's family described him as a "home bird" who rarely left the house and never without saying where he was going. [6][11] However, Gosden's family say that he did not socialise with his friends outside of school. I'm mystified as to why he'd go to that Pizza Hut. There was a sighting of a boy who looked like Andrew in Pizza Hut on Oxford Street later that day, and . 2021 Associated Newspapers Limited. [25](5 min 55 s) The midday temperature in London on that day was 19C (66F) (peaking at 21C (70F) at 4pm) which is considered to be warm weather in the UK. [13] This was the last confirmed sighting of him. Until that ticket seller came forward, no one had any clue he had left Doncaster, let alone gone to London. You dont know that theyre dead so you cant let go and cant go through a grief process. Years later, in 2017, Charlotte spoke to the media about discovering that Andrew was missing. Everything was missed, never followed up, I know the police could have evidence or things of interest that they cannot divulge, but surely after this amount of time I would think it should be looked at again from the start. By Izzy Hawksworth. [6] When his parents offered to replace the lost mobile phones he stated that he would prefer a new Xbox instead. [25](46 min 10 s), The Gosden family hypothesised that Gosden could have gone to London to attend a show by a band that he was known to be a fan of. There was also a sighting in Covent Garden that same . As far as reciepts and transactions, the person could have been anybody as names or any person is requested to buy pizza and it can be bought with cash. This is something Ive been thinking about too, if the Pizza Hut sighting is legit, and if those arrested are indeed guilty, its odd to me that he would eat there on his own. In his bedroom, his parents found his school blazer and tie hanging over the back of a chair. As far as reciepts and transactions, the person could have been anybody as names or any person is requested to buy pizza and it can be bought with cash. The person said their boyfriend had left them and they needed money to cover rent. [60] The following year, to mark the tenth anniversary of his disappearance, the charity Missing People made Gosden the face of their 'Find Every Child' campaign, with Gosden featuring on billboards and advertisements throughout the UK. . Kevin says he is shocked that more CCTV footage of Andrew in one of the worlds most surveilled cities doesnt exist. They left a message on the phone number that they had in their system. The South Yorkshire force said it asked British Transport Police (BTP) to search the CCTV footage within two days of Andrew going missing, but BTP could not pick him out from the crowds. It has been 10 months now, and no word. When they called out to him to come and eat and he didnt emerge, they went to check on him. His parents are said to be committed Anglican Christians. Andrew Gosden was last seen on CCTV at King's Cross in London a decade ago. He was alone. [11] Gosden's father said there were two or three sightings within the first week of the disappearance that seemed credible, partly because of the way the witnesses claimed Gosden spoke to them. [16] Gosden's parents recalled that he returned from the summer school enthused about what he had been doing there. A subreddit dedicated to discussion of missing British teenager Andrew Paul Gosden . If i was 14 and got off a train at kings cross hungry with money id head straight to the McDonalds Directly opposite. I believe Kevin Gosden has said that the lead wasn't followed up. It was an entirely . The only way to get into this show was by completing various contests and giveaways. But, even after all these years, the family still cling to the hope Andrew might one day walk through the front door. By the time the sighting was reported and CCTV footage requested it had been taped over. ", "Undying grief over boy who took a train ride out of his family's life", "One year on, missing Andrew Gosden is still a blank space in family's heart", "The Mystery Behind the Strange Disappearance of a 14-Year-Old English Boy", "The Disappearance of Andrew Gosden. The sighting that frustrates Andrew's parents the most is one in the Pizza Hut near King's Cross the day after he was reported missing. Gosden's sister, Charlotte, stated: "It was just a complete panic. [65] It was also announced that the band Muse would help publicise the campaign to find Gosden. Andrews nickname was Roo and he is said to have been small for his age. Finnish band HIM did a promotional signing at the HMV store on Oxford Street on Monday 17 September 2007, and performed an invitation-only show the same evening at the Borderline venue in Soho. [32], At 8:30am, Gosden departed from the house and was seen heading down Littlemoor Lane, towards Westfield Park on a neighbour's CCTV. Press J to jump to the feed. He had been there many times with family members and he enjoyed going to museums and exhibitions. It might not be confirmed about having to be at Oxford Street at 12pm. The depression, anxiety you get with it the post-traumatic stress aspect gives you nightmares, flashbacks. You should be careful how you use the word *cruising * when talking about a male! Andrew Gosden was last seen on CCTV at King's Cross in London a decade ago. They also checked National Insurance for any activity. He gave details of a possible sighting of Andrew Gosden in Shrewsbury in November 2008. [25](14 min 50 s) The family ate together as usual, and they all washed the dishes afterwards. [44] A woman reported a potential sighting Gosden on 17 October (a month after he disappeared) in Covent Garden: she spoke to a boy and stated that he looked like a boy she had seen on TV that was missing, but the boy denied that he was Gosden. You get cases like Madeline Mcann, Ben Needham were they get thousands to investigate. [25](9 min 50 s) When the family discovered that he was not in the house, they initially thought he could be with a friend or a neighbour and had simply lost track of time. Andrew has been described by his family as a quiet, gentle and extremely intelligent boy. He did not seem to socialize much outside of the school environment. I don't think there was an official statement. Police searched computers from Andrews school and the local library and they found there was no trace of any activity by Andrew. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. At 9.35am, Andrew got on the train to Kings Cross station. Or was there something troubling him that he felt he couldn't tell us? Kevin Gosden has said the polices handling of the investigation was too slow, too chaotic and disorganised. Children who are gay or lesbian are much more likely to run away than those who are heterosexual. Andrews father has described South Yorkshire Polices handling of the investigation as slow, chaotic and disorganised. Thirty seconds after this final appearance, a man in black was also recorded walking the same direction. Someone might've been instructing him while staying out of camera range. I would really like a source for the time of this sighting. . Can a 14 year old afford that wouldn't they go to McDonald's or KFC, it's cheaper especially in London. at 10:15 AM. [51], Later, other reported sighting locations included a park in Streatham, then further afield in South Wales, Birkenhead and Plymouth. [11], After the initial CCTV trail went cold, the investigation moved on to trying to establish why Gosden had decided to go to London. His parents and Charlotte thought that Andrew was in the cellar of their home, gaming. They have also said he didnt have an email address. But I think we should be more thankful of the sighting instead of trying to pick it apart. Andrew Gosden was born on July 10, 1993, to his parents, Kevin and Glenys Gosden, who both worked as speech therapists in Balby a suburb of Doncaster, South Yorkshire, England. Prince Harry and Meghan Markle had an evening out on the town! Certain things were correct in the scenario and gives us a greater knowledge of how far away he got. They looked for him until it got dark. [39] The CCTV image of Gosden leaving the main concourse at King's Cross was circulated in the media accompanied by a close up of his right ear, which has a distinctive double ridge. He also enjoyed visiting London's museums and exhibitions. Instead he had left the house at 8.05am but then gone to a park and waited for his family to leave before returning home, where the rock fan changed intoa pair of jeans and a Slipknot T-shirt and headed out the door. . However, the Pizza Hut and Covent Garden sightings were not followed up, Mr Gosden said, adding that the woman who . I love going to restaurants by myself. Boys have gone missing in the 60s, 80s with no CCTV. [29] Instead of taking the school bus, Gosden diverted from his usual route and walked to a cash machine at a local garage. eyewitnesses started coming forward sharing alleged sightings. Andrew Gosden was 14 when he disappeared from outside King's Cross Station back in 2007 and he has never been heard from or seen since. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. [36], That evening the Gosden family and a family friend sat down for dinner thinking that Gosden was either in the converted cellar playing video games or in his room doing homework. Andrews father has also described him as absent-minded, not streetwise and potentially vulnerable. [8] However, the CCTV footage from buses and the adjacent tube station was not requested by the authorities. [5] Prior to his disappearance, Gosden had not been to church for eighteen months. Back in Doncaster,it was the family who found CCTV of Andrew walking to the train station on the morning he went missing from a neighbours house, according to Kevin. He appealed for anyone with photos or videos taken at the gig to come forward so that "super recognisers" could scan the images. This means the older man would have been around 31 and the younger 24 at the time Andrew disappeared. Police are convinced that the man at the bank's gate was the exact one that followed Deely home. Andrew Gosden= Vanished? By the time that Andrew had been missing for one year, 122 possible sightings had been recorded. No other possessions were identified as missing. HoweverI still think the location was nothing more than the closest place to eat, and as for eating alone, again I think that was simply because he was out alone. As I recall, the "sighting" had him sitting on his own. One was from Monday 17 September, and he was also apparently sighted the following day, sleeping in a park. The more time he spent in London on his own the more opportunity there is for something to go wrong. Gosden's parents telephoned his friends, who informed them that Gosden was not there and had not been at school that day. In November 2008, a man visited Leominster Police Station out of hours and told officers via intercom that he had information about Andrew. A police spokesperson said We can confirm we have seized numerous devices from the men which we expect to take between six and 12 months to analyse. [46] Mick Neville, retired head of the Metropolitan Police's Central Images Unit, believed the SikTh theory to be plausible. In mid-September 2007, 14 year-old gifted and talented student Andrew Gosden skipped school and bought a one-way ticket to King's Cross railway station, a 170+ mile trip south from his home in South Yorkshire. It was quickly established that he had not taken his passport with him. This was his usual routine and wouldnt have been out of the ordinary. [49][44] Gosden was reportedly seen getting off a local train from Waterloo at Mortlake station on 19 September 2007 (five days after he disappeared) then possibly walking up Sheen Lane and along Upper Richmond Road. I dont think Ive ever read a time for the sighting, though. [8], There were additional unconfirmed sightings on Oxford Street on Monday 17 September,[44] and the next day, when Gosden was said to have been sleeping in a park in Southwark. He deviated from his usual route and routine and he went to a cash machine/ATM near a local garage (gas station). Andrews family have said they have kept his room how they left it and they have never changed the locks because Andrew is thought to have taken his keys with him. On the morning of September 14 back in 2007 14-year-old Andrew Gosden didn't go to school, instead he boarded a train to London, and was never seen again.. Andrew's last credible sighting was in Pizza Hut at around 12:00 but the witness said that he was alone at the time so he probably would not have met up with anyone straight away. It took three days and a witness at Doncaster Train station, a ticket seller to come forward, realising that it was Andrew, she had sold a one way ticket to London Kings Cross on the day he went missing before anyone knew to even look in London. Pizza Hut online order form page. You know, and say I am alive and well again, sorry for the decade plus of hell but I am okay.. I could understand him going there if he was meeting someone, but that doesn't seem the case, even in the slim chance it was him. We have made numerous appeals over the years to find out where Andrew is and what happened to him when he disappeared. There was a sighting of a boy who looked like Andrew in Pizza Hut on Oxford Street later that day, and another later on in Covent garden which his parents believe are credible. 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