They left a message on the phone number that they had in their system. Then this case about a poor lad of 14 who goes missing in 2007 you hardly hear anything. Interview everybody again, use fresh eyes. It was originally scheduled to be held at 4pm (Weird time) and was a unique event as it was going to be the last show with the bands original vocalist. [6] When his parents offered to replace the lost mobile phones he stated that he would prefer a new Xbox instead. . Reportedly, police did not talk . You should be careful how you use the word *cruising * when talking about a male! The last known sighting of Andrew Gosden with an age progression image of him (South . They are believed to be the first arrests made in connection to the disappearance. Yorkshire as woman urges others to come forward with sightings. Blog Archive 2023 (5) [6][52] In 2009, two possible sightings were reported, one outside the Natural History Museum, the other in a pub in Southend. I believe they had an intercom system there as the station was unmanned at the time. They revealed they have been looking into prescriptions for glasses that were similar to what Andrew would have required. Initial searches in London focused on the Chislehurst and Sidcup areas, where the Gosden family have relatives. He had owned phones in the past but had lost them. He wore strong prescription glasses and is deaf in his left ear. They have also said he didnt have an email address. 78. 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They also sent the serial number of the PSP to Sony. 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. [33] The ticket seller later recalled that she had told Gosden that a return ticket cost just 50p more but he insisted on purchasing a single ticket. At the end of January 2022, police released another update. CCTV still of the last confirmed sighting of Andrew Gosden at Kings Cross station. But the Pizza Hut and Covent Garden sightings were not followed up, Kevin claims, adding that the woman who reported the latter was not spoken to for six weeks. They also checked National Insurance for any activity. The 45 year old was also arrested on a charge of posession of child pornography. If it was Andrew, it would be easy to see how hed take the short walk over to Covent Garden and perhaps look around over there too, or visit shops etc. 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. [6], The evening before the day of the disappearance was described by Gosden's father as uneventful. . [6][13], Gosden was interested in video games and metal bands. I think if it was him, and his family believes it was, that he was just hungry and saw his favorite food. I cant remember where I read this but I recall the Pizza Hut witness remembered Andrews way of speaking and/or some wording he had used. However the time was changed to 7pm, and people were asking if they would have time to get back to Kings Cross after the concert to get the last trains at 11-30pm. Andrew was very into music and his family looked into concerts that were happening in London at the time that he might have traveled to attend. [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. These came from all over Britain 45 were in London and 11 were in Brighton. So you just stare at random strangers whilst they're trying to eat? 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. ", By sound of it, not much was followed up. Pizza hut? Gosden's family believe the most plausible sighting to be one which placed Gosden at the Pizza Hut on Oxford Street (2.6 miles (4 km), 1 hour's walk from . Ive copied and pasted below what I wrote about this recently on another thread: If I was traveling across the country to meet someone, I would expect to go and meet them quite soon after getting off the train as that would be the purpose of my trip, I wouldnt be getting a train for a few hours to go and have lunch on my own, passing the time then meet them later. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. As of October 2022, Andrew remains missing. James and Michelle Butler: The Senseless Murder of 21-Year-Navy Veteran and Wife. I even got in touch with a You Tuber to get in touch with Kevin and do an interview, which he did. 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. [13] He was given a new phone for his twelfth birthday, but also rarely used this and did not want to replace it when he lost it months before his disappearance. Andrews nickname was Roo and he is said to have been small for his age. He then changed into casual clothes, consisting of a black Slipknot T-shirt and black jeans, and took a bag embellished with various patches of rock and metal bands. The Mystery of Missing People: A 5 News Tonight Special airs tonight on Channel 5 at 6.30pm. Disappearance of Andrew Gosden Posted by J.T. When someone offered to send them money, the user claimed they did not have a bank account as they had "left home when they were 14". [72], In January 2023, South Yorkshire Police said that the men remained under investigation, and that the subsequent devices were also still under examination.[73]. 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. It was 2007, a lot of CCTV was still analogue, video tape and disk systems with limited storage, even digital systems have a wipe cycle, again 2007, technology was a lot more limited and storage expensive. If he really wanted a Pizza Hut pizza, he would have walked past 3 or 4 before getting to the Oxford Circus one. [29] Instead of taking the school bus, Gosden diverted from his usual route and walked to a cash machine at a local garage. His father has said that the night before Andrew left was uneventful. He had been there many times with family members and he enjoyed going to museums and exhibitions. Press J to jump to the feed. Andrews father has described South Yorkshire Polices handling of the investigation as slow, chaotic and disorganised. There is no Pizza Hut in that part of town. The last known sighting of him was on CCTV leaving the station at 11.25am. Gosden spent an hour making a jigsaw with his father. A subreddit dedicated to discussion of missing British teenager Andrew Paul Gosden . Gosden's parents telephoned his friends, who informed them that Gosden was not there and had not been at school that day. Andrews 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. [13], Gosden was described as being happy with his own company, but was not a loner as he had his own small group of like-minded friends. However, the Pizza Hut and Covent Garden sightings were not followed up, Mr Gosden said, adding that the woman who . He did not seem to take the charger for the PSP, and he didnt take a coat or sweater either. If he really wanted a Pizza Hut pizza, he would have walked past 3 or 4 before getting to the Oxford Circus one. See you later, have a good day never saw him again., He just seemed completely his usual self. Press J to jump to the feed. He arrived in kings cross about 11.20am. No other possessions were identified as missing. [34], At 9:35am Gosden was seen boarding the train to King's Cross station alone. Years later, in 2017, Charlotte spoke to the media about discovering that Andrew was missing. Having said that this doesnt really count for anything and its quite plausible that he did simply arrange to meet the person or people later. There were some reported sightings of Andrew at a Pizza Hut and at Covent Garden but the police were slack to follow these leads up. Or Soho Astoria where Less than Jake where playing. A pay as you go phone. He also took his wallet, keys and his Playstation Portable. [7] Gosden's family described him as a "home bird" who rarely left the house and never without saying where he was going. [14][13][15] The summer school was for children from all over the UK aged 1116 who were in the top 5% academically. Even if he wasn't meeting anyone, he might have chosen Pizza Hut, Oxford Street to have lunch before going elsewhere. The picture shows Andrew Gosden, who went missing from Doncaster in 2007, as a 26-year-old man without glasses. [25](14 min 50 s) The family ate together as usual, and they all washed the dishes afterwards. This was his usual routine and wouldnt have been out of the ordinary. On another interview, Kevin mentioned that Andrew made chit chat with a stranger, a lady in Covent Garden. On that day, Gosden left his home in Doncaster, South Yorkshire, withdrew 200 from his bank account and bought a one-way ticket to London from Doncaster station. [13], Investigators sent the unique serial number of Gosden's PSP to Sony HQ who checked and found that there was no record of an account being set up or communication established on the device. It's on the TV every day and night about it. I guess it was floated that Andrew may have been too embarrassed to raise the issue of his sexuality (if it was an issue). However, by the time someone had come to take his information, hed gone. We have made numerous appeals over the years to find out where Andrew is and what happened to him when he disappeared. [29], One event identified by Kevin Gosden as a possible reason for his son to have travelled to London was the 2007 YouTube Gathering. The woman who reported the Covent Garden sighting was not interviewed for over 6 weeks. It is possible that if this sighting was correct, that Gosden may have been . Close. Andrew Gosden was last seen on CCTV at King's Cross in London a decade ago. However, there is no evidence that Gosden attended this event or had any interest in YouTube. [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. Are you British? [26][11] In the days leading up to his disappearance, Gosden twice chose to break his normal routine; his parents reported that he told them he walked home from school rather than taking the school bus. [71] Kevin Gosden thanked the public for their support and said the family did not know any more than what had been released in the police statement. Andrew Gosden was your typical gifted kid. The family believes the most plausible place him at Pizza Hut on Oxford Street on the day he went missing and later in Covent Garden. The stress took its toll on Kevin who had a breakdown, attempted suicide and had to resign from his job. In my heart, I still think his disappearance was a spur-of-the-moment thing. In November 2008, a man visited Leominster Police Station out of hours and told officers via intercom that he had information about Andrew. His sister also said that Andrew was lying in and she had to wake him, and his mum said he was grumpy. Youre just in a limbo the whole time.. Press J to jump to the feed. Having got the 9.35am train, he was captured on Kings Cross CCTV at 11.25am. [21] His teachers characterised him as a shy, quiet young man who was mature beyond his years. Furthermore, according to Kevin Gosden, police did not follow up on potential sightings of Andrew, one placing the teenager at a Pizza Hut and one at Covent Garden. I mean we all feel hunger so it's safe to say he at least went there because he was hungry. I believe this was the pizza hut Andrew went into that day. 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. Early this year, South . He planned to attend Cambridge University. It was just a complete panic. Sorry, this post was deleted by the person who originally posted it. As the meal ordered would of fit with Andrews tastes and the attitude of the boy also fit. I also love to people watch. [14] Here he withdrew 200 from his bank account which was almost all of his money; he had 214 in the account, but the ATM would only allow withdrawals of 20 increments. Campaign. More than 11 years on, his loved ones are no nearer to finding out what happened to him. Very interesting indeed. I worry about who else he may have spoken to, and to me it gives weight to the random encounter theory. [8] Three weeks later, CCTV footage at King's Cross was again reviewed by BTP and SYP, who identified Gosden. [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. He was also a prize winning mathematician. [62] The tone of the statement suggested that the police believed Gosden may be still alive. But I think if he family have reason enough to believe the Pizza Hut sighting to be genuine (They themselves went and spoke to the person who reported the sighting when it became clear the police weren't going to) then there must be something in it for them to have drawn the conclusion it was him. [45] Furthermore, Kevin has claimed that the reported sightings of Gosden at a Pizza Hut and at Covent Garden were not followed up, and that the police did not speak to the woman who reported the Covent Garden sighting for six weeks. [12] Gosden tended to say little about his school life to his parents. . Celebrity. Police arrested two men, aged 38 and 45 in regards to Andrews case. Obviously this is all assuming the sighting was Andrew, which it might not be but I'm interested to know what you guys think [9] However, the BTP could not locate Gosden in the crowds, so SYP sent an officer to London to assist with the search; after this, Gosden was spotted. [8] Gosden was known to his family as 'Roo'. I would really like a source for the time of this sighting. It piqued the familys interest because their nickname for Andrew as a kid was Roo. Two men . Both men have been released under investigation while enquiries continue. This person denied being Andrew. He lived with his parents Kevin and Glenys, and his sister Charlotte in Balby, which is a suburb of Doncater, South Yorkshire in England. It was 15 years ago that South Yorkshire teenager Andrew Gosden, pictured, headed off from home, thought to be heading to school. You go round and round and round in circles with it, because you cant let go of that, he said. That concert was meant to start at 4pm, giving plenty of time to get home from Kings Cross Station. In 2011, the family hired specialists to carry out a sonar scan of the River Thames. That would give him a good 5 hours to have some food and even go to HMV for a band signing. But he must have been there at that time because he went to pizza hut which is on Oxford Street. We will provide proactive updates as soon as we have them.. [25](43 min 40 s) The family also looked into music concerts that Gosden might have gone to London to attend. I don't believe that nobody knows something, It just goes to show how the police messed up big time. Gosden's sister, Charlotte, stated: "It was just a complete panic. The Gosden family father Kevin, mother Glenys, sister Charlotte and Andrew were about to sit down to eat together on the evening of Friday 14 September 2007. I would encourage anyone with any information they have not yet reported to come forward.. [8] He was last seen wearing a black Slipknot T-shirt, black jeans, trainers, a watch on his left wrist, and carrying a black canvas satchel with patches of rock and metal bands on it. They had not baptised their children though as they didnt want to impose their views on them. 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. When was it confirmed?! [35] When Gosden failed to attend morning lessons at his school his teachers tried to contact his parents. A woman sat next to him and she told police that he was quiet and was engrossed in his PSP. One major theory in his case was that he chose to run away and there was some evidence to support this. But with180,000 reported disappearances each year in the UK, many are never found and families can feel their appeals become forgotten over time. The older man's arrest was also connected with possession of child pornography. Last known image of Andrew Gosden, taken at 11:25 AM on 14 September 2007 . [25](4 min 40 s)[30][31] Gosden was then captured on a neighbour's CCTV system returning home. The last time I had a complete nights sleep I can barely remember. [14], SYP asked the BTP to search the available CCTV footage within two days of Gosden being reported missing. There were some reported sightings of Andrew at a Pizza Hut and at Covent Garden but the police were slack to follow these leads up. In November 2008, a man went to a police station in the West Midlands. How is this helpful? [18][19], Gosden was said by his father to be absent-minded, not streetwise, and potentially vulnerable. The Pizza Hut was on Oxford Street which is around 2.6 miles or 4km and one hours walk from the train station. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. However, the Pizza Hut and Covent Garden sightings were not followed up, Mr Gosden said, adding that the woman who . Kevin mentions this in the Thin Air podcast around the 22 minute mark. He was a home bird, they say, who rarely left the house, and never without saying where he was going. Andrew arrived in Kings Cross at 11.20am. Could of taken him around Soho or anywhere. I don't think eating a pizza alone means anything. Every day since his happy, bright son Andrew went missing aged 14, he has struggled to keep going. The teenager, from Doncaster, was last seen on CCTV footage leaving Kings Cross Station that morning and his devastated family are still asking for answers many years later. At 8.30am, Andrew can be seen leaving his home again. Andrew has been described by his family as a quiet, gentle and extremely intelligent boy. This was a 4 mile or 6.4km journey that would have taken him around 80 minutes, one way, to walk. A subreddit dedicated to discussion of missing British teenager Andrew Paul Gosden, who bought a one-way ticket to London in September 2007, and was spotted on CCTV at King's Cross railway station and then never seen again. [25](3 min 30 s), At home, Gosden placed his uniform in the washing machine and his blazer on the back of his chair. 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