24 Jun 09 - 06:31 PM (#2663869) Subject: BS: Nephew missing in London From: Cllr My nephew has been missing for nearly two weeks if you are travelling around London keep your eyes open please, cllr http://www.missingpeople.org.uk/areyoumissing/missing/detail.asp?dsid=1114 http://www.missingpeople.org.uk/areyoumissing/missing/detail.asp?dsid=1114 AN autistic 21-year-old who has a fascination with trains and travel is still missing from his Ware home. Fears are growing for the well-being of "mild-mannered" Liam Gibson, who disappeared last Friday after he called his family to say he was getting on a bus home, but never returned. Police hunting for vulnerable Liam, of Fanshawe Crescent, are particularly concerned after it was discovered his mobile phone is being used by someone in Stoke Newington, north London. It is not the first time the 21-year-old has gone missing from home; in the past he has been found at Heathrow airport, in Cambridge and Harlow, but last time he went missing he became ill after not eating or drinking. His fascination with the train, tube and bus network means he is most likely to be spending his days travelling around and sleeping rough at night. He has a free bus pass, but did not have any money on him. Liam's stepfather Damien Scully, 45, said: "Liam is a happy and easy-going person – he helps out around the house and plays with his 17-month-old sister Madison. "We have recently been trying to build up Liam's independence – he has been taking himself to and from Hertford Regional College and we want him to have as much freedom as possible." Liam went shopping to the Brookfield Centre in Cheshunt on the 12 June on a Friday with his stepfather, mum Tina Goodman and sister. He was dropped off at a barbers' shop in Crossbrook Street to go for a haircut, although police believe he did not go to the shop. Liam called his stepfather on his mobile phone at around 11.45am to say he was getting the bus home, but never returned. Mr Scully said: "When we dropped him off on Friday he was very cheery and looking forward to getting his hair cut. Nothing happened that we can think of that would have made him go off. "We are trying not to panic, but obviously we are worried if he is not eating or drinking anything and could be meandering around unsafe places late at night." The family used to live in Cheshunt before moving to Ware around five years ago and Liam went to Pinewood School in Ware for children with special educational needs. Detective Inspector Stuart Orton, of Herts police, said: "We are working with the British Transport Police, the Met and Transport for London to try to trace Liam. "He may be boarding trains in the morning rush hour so he is not detected – he is fascinated with trains and may be on the tube network." Liam is described as white, 5ft 11in (1.8m) tall with short brown hair and unshaven. He was last seen wearing a grey Lonsdale fleece, a green T-shirt, blue jeans and white Velcro trainers. He also bites his nails. • Anyone with any information is asked to call Det Insp Orton on 0845 3300 222 or the Missing People charity on 0500 700700. |
24 Jun 09 - 06:36 PM (#2663873) Subject: RE: BS: Nephew missing in London From: catspaw49 Your family has the very best thoughts I can send.......That could be my son Tristan you have described just as easily and it is our worst nightmare. Karen and I will be thinking about you and hope something good happens quite soon. Pat |
24 Jun 09 - 06:43 PM (#2663877) Subject: RE: BS: Nephew missing in London From: Cllr thanks pat |
24 Jun 09 - 07:32 PM (#2663911) Subject: RE: BS: Nephew missing in London From: ranger1 Positive thoughts on the way. |
24 Jun 09 - 07:34 PM (#2663912) Subject: RE: BS: Nephew missing in London From: gnu Thoughts and prayers. |
24 Jun 09 - 07:36 PM (#2663916) Subject: RE: BS: Nephew missing in London From: jacqui.c Good thoughts coming from here to all of you Cllr. |
24 Jun 09 - 07:40 PM (#2663921) Subject: RE: BS: Nephew missing in London From: Peace Similar thing here to what Pat said, Cllr. I don't know if prayer helps, but your nephew will have mine, as will you. |
24 Jun 09 - 07:44 PM (#2663927) Subject: RE: BS: Nephew missing in London From: Janie Oh my, you and his parents must be frantic with worry. Thoughts and prayers for all of you, and for the safe return of Liam to his loving famiy. |
24 Jun 09 - 07:50 PM (#2663935) Subject: RE: BS: Nephew missing in London From: SINSULL Candle lit; a prayer said. Keep us posted and hope for the best. Mary |
24 Jun 09 - 07:55 PM (#2663941) Subject: RE: BS: Nephew missing in London From: Sandra in Sydney best wishes to Liam & his family sandra |
24 Jun 09 - 07:58 PM (#2663945) Subject: RE: BS: Nephew missing in London From: katlaughing May there be an immediate outcome of good and homecoming for Liam and his family. I give thanks for this or something better for the highest good of all concerned. So mote it be. kat |
24 Jun 09 - 08:02 PM (#2663949) Subject: RE: BS: Nephew missing in London From: Sorcha Very worrying Mike. I doubt he'll turn up in my neck of the woods, but I'll think about you! |
24 Jun 09 - 08:06 PM (#2663951) Subject: RE: BS: Nephew missing in London From: jeddy i cannot imagine how worried you must be my thought and love are with you and your' family for his safe return. becerful to take care of yourselves too, you need to keep your' strength up for when he comes back! xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx jade x x |
24 Jun 09 - 08:07 PM (#2663953) Subject: RE: BS: Nephew missing in London From: Peace Get his picture out on Facebook, Cllr. Get THAT network of people in the loop. |
24 Jun 09 - 10:02 PM (#2664039) Subject: RE: BS: Nephew missing in London From: wysiwyg Oh dear. Pulling with you, ~Susan |
24 Jun 09 - 10:08 PM (#2664050) Subject: RE: BS: Nephew missing in London From: maeve Such agony that must be for you all; waiting, searching, wondering. May he be safe and return home soon. Good suggestion, Peace. Would the Twitter thing be another helpful link? maeve |
24 Jun 09 - 10:16 PM (#2664053) Subject: RE: BS: Nephew missing in London From: Maryrrf So much bad news and difficulty lately. I hope he is found soon, safe and sound. |
24 Jun 09 - 11:14 PM (#2664083) Subject: RE: BS: Nephew missing in London From: Ebbie May he be found or find his own way home happy to have had his adventure. (((((W I D E hug, to include everybody)))))) |
24 Jun 09 - 11:28 PM (#2664088) Subject: RE: BS: Nephew missing in London From: wysiwyg Perhaps a clone could add Cllr's name to the thread title? ~S~ |
25 Jun 09 - 02:14 AM (#2664129) Subject: RE: BS: Cllr's Nephew missing in London From: open mike Oh,No! Hoping for a good outcome and comfort for the parents and others who are concerned for Liam. |
25 Jun 09 - 02:36 AM (#2664135) Subject: RE: BS: Cllr's Nephew missing in London From: Herga Kitty Oh, Mike, I'm so sorry to hear this, especially as I've met Liam when he was much younger. My thoughts are with you all, hoping he's found safe. Kitty |
25 Jun 09 - 03:16 AM (#2664143) Subject: RE: BS: Cllr's Nephew missing in London From: Catherine Jayne Sorry to hear this Mike. Hope that Liam is found safe and sound. Love Khatt |
25 Jun 09 - 03:29 AM (#2664146) Subject: RE: BS: Cllr's Nephew missing in London From: My guru always said So sorry to hear this Mike, sending positive thoughts and hoping for Liam's safe return. Love & Hugs, Hil x |
25 Jun 09 - 03:45 AM (#2664152) Subject: RE: BS: Cllr's Nephew missing in London From: Morticia So sorry, I know how scary it must be for all of you, hoping for the best xxx |
25 Jun 09 - 04:41 AM (#2664165) Subject: RE: BS: Cllr's Nephew missing in London From: Phot Thinking of you mate, hang in there, and I hope everything will turn out ok. Chris |
25 Jun 09 - 04:52 AM (#2664172) Subject: RE: BS: Cllr's Nephew missing in London From: Keith A of Hertford Being local I had been following the story with growing concern. I am so sorry to here that it is your family having to deal with this nightmare. keith. |
25 Jun 09 - 05:24 AM (#2664187) Subject: RE: BS: Cllr's Nephew missing in London From: Rasener I do hope they find Liam and that he is safe. As a parent of a 13 year old autistic daughter, we well understand the issues involved. We are currently working on giving our daughter more independance and it is worrying. Keeping our fingers crossed. Les |
25 Jun 09 - 07:35 AM (#2664237) Subject: RE: BS: Cllr's Nephew missing in London From: Tinker A new morning here on this side of the pond and a few more prayers ofr all of you......... tinker |
25 Jun 09 - 08:10 AM (#2664263) Subject: RE: BS: Cllr's Nephew missing in London From: SINSULL Any news on who has Liam's cell phone? Maybe he is with them. |
25 Jun 09 - 10:33 AM (#2664328) Subject: RE: BS: Cllr's Nephew missing in London From: Cllr Liam found safe and well By Web Reporter A 21-YEAR-old man from Ware, who has been missing from home since Friday June 12, has been found safe and well. Liam Gibson was found in the early hours of this morning (Thursday June 25) in Haringey and is now back with his family. Liam disappeared after going to get his hair cut in Cheshunt For the full story, see tomorrow's Hertfordshire Mercury. thank you for all your kind thoughts i cant believe the speed with putting this up and the time he was found. I spoke to his father earlier and we are all very relieved, Thnak you all Cllr |
25 Jun 09 - 10:36 AM (#2664330) Subject: RE: BS: Cllr's Nephew missing in London From: SINSULL Congratulations! Welcome home, Liam. About time we had some good news around here. Mary |
25 Jun 09 - 10:37 AM (#2664332) Subject: RE: BS: Cllr's Nephew missing in London From: Bryn Pugh So glad to have read that, Cllr _ Love and Blessings Erica and Bryn |
25 Jun 09 - 10:38 AM (#2664335) Subject: RE: BS: Cllr's Nephew missing in London From: Maryrrf I'm so glad to learn this. Sins is right. We needed some good news and this is the best. |
25 Jun 09 - 10:40 AM (#2664340) Subject: RE: BS: Cllr's Nephew missing in London From: Andy Jackson Excellent news. Andy |
25 Jun 09 - 10:46 AM (#2664343) Subject: RE: BS: Cllr's Nephew missing in London From: GUEST,Cats Good news, Cllr. Have only just seen this and my heart went out to you all. So pleased when I got to the end and saw he was safe and well. |
25 Jun 09 - 10:59 AM (#2664351) Subject: RE: BS: Cllr's Nephew missing in London - FOUND! From: katlaughing Thank goodness! I've had enough of the Universe and its taking of our youths. Thanks for letting us know, Cllr. |
25 Jun 09 - 11:01 AM (#2664353) Subject: RE: BS: Cllr's Nephew missing in London - FOUND! From: Cllr thanks every body and thanks to whichever mudelf changed the thread title, i have to say the prayers and good thoughts worked quickly yours hugely relieved Cllr |
25 Jun 09 - 11:04 AM (#2664356) Subject: RE: BS: Cllr's Nephew missing in London - FOUND! From: wysiwyg Goodgoodgood! ~S~ |
25 Jun 09 - 11:52 AM (#2664387) Subject: RE: BS: Cllr's Nephew missing in London - FOUND! From: jacqui.c What a relief! I'm with Kat on this one. |
25 Jun 09 - 12:19 PM (#2664411) Subject: RE: BS: Cllr's Nephew missing in London - FOUND! From: Janie Wonderful news! |
25 Jun 09 - 12:24 PM (#2664414) Subject: RE: BS: Cllr's Nephew missing in London - FOUND! From: Rasener That's absolutely great. |
25 Jun 09 - 12:27 PM (#2664417) Subject: RE: BS: Cllr's Nephew missing in London - FOUND! From: bobad Good news! |
25 Jun 09 - 12:39 PM (#2664424) Subject: RE: BS: Cllr's Nephew missing in London - FOUND! From: Mrrzy Yay! Can he say where he's been? |
25 Jun 09 - 12:48 PM (#2664434) Subject: RE: BS: Cllr's Nephew missing in London - FOUND! From: ranger1 So glad to hear the good news. |
25 Jun 09 - 01:19 PM (#2664482) Subject: RE: BS: Cllr's Nephew missing in London - FOUND! From: catspaw49 Absolutely GREAT and WONDERFUL news!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Karen and I discussed this in the middle of the night and again this morning as it was just so close to home for us. Please Mike, pass along our best to the family as it is wonderful to know some things come out right!!! Also, it seems we were due a break on the 'Cat in tragic ending stories of near and dear young people. Liam we are glad you are home safe!!!!!! Spaw |
25 Jun 09 - 01:24 PM (#2664490) Subject: RE: BS: Cllr's Nephew missing in London - FOUND! From: Crow Sister (off with the fairies) Very pleased indeed to hear of this vulnerable young mans safe return. Family must have been tearing their hair out with worry about his well-fare. |
25 Jun 09 - 01:37 PM (#2664502) Subject: RE: BS: Cllr's Nephew missing in London - FOUND! From: Ebbie EXCELLENT news! |
25 Jun 09 - 01:42 PM (#2664510) Subject: RE: BS: Cllr's Nephew missing in London - FOUND! From: Mrs.Duck Only just seen this. Thank goodness he's home! |
25 Jun 09 - 01:46 PM (#2664517) Subject: RE: BS: Cllr's Nephew missing in London - FOUND! From: maeve Thanks for this good news. maeve |
25 Jun 09 - 02:06 PM (#2664536) Subject: RE: BS: Cllr's Nephew missing in London - FOUND! From: Herga Kitty Very pleased, for you and your family, to hear the latest news. Kitty xx |
25 Jun 09 - 02:29 PM (#2664559) Subject: RE: BS: Cllr's Nephew missing in London - FOUND! From: GUEST,flyingcat (moira) Only just saw this thread today, i'm so glad he's turned up safe and well. it must have been such a worry. love, moira |
25 Jun 09 - 04:33 PM (#2664659) Subject: RE: BS: Cllr's Nephew missing in London - FOUND! From: Peace YAHOO |
25 Jun 09 - 04:34 PM (#2664660) Subject: RE: BS: Cllr's Nephew missing in London - FOUND! From: Catherine Jayne Great news! |
25 Jun 09 - 04:37 PM (#2664663) Subject: RE: BS: Cllr's Nephew missing in London - FOUND! From: Tinker Thanks be .... |
25 Jun 09 - 04:40 PM (#2664665) Subject: RE: BS: Cllr's Nephew missing in London - FOUND! From: gnu Oh my... just tears. Thanks goodness! |
25 Jun 09 - 04:40 PM (#2664666) Subject: RE: BS: Cllr's Nephew missing in London - FOUND! From: Wesley S Yes - Great news. As the father of an 8 year old autistic son stories like this scare the hell out of me. So glad that it's ending well. It makes me wonder if his parents will have second thoughts about letting him have so much freedom. I think it would be a natural reaction to want to tighten the reins. And I can't argue with them either way. |
25 Jun 09 - 05:24 PM (#2664701) Subject: RE: BS: Cllr's Nephew missing in London - FOUND! From: My guru always said So glad Mike! |
25 Jun 09 - 05:28 PM (#2664705) Subject: RE: BS: Cllr's Nephew missing in London - FOUND! From: open mike So glad this had a good outcome! and happy to know he was found after being gone almost 2 weeks..what a frightful thing to have happen. I am interested to find how he was found and returned and where he was! the newspaper link is HERE and those details may be published tomorrow. |
25 Jun 09 - 05:38 PM (#2664716) Subject: RE: BS: Cllr's Nephew missing in London - FOUND! From: Keith A of Hertford None the worse I hope. best wishes, keith. |
26 Jun 09 - 12:25 AM (#2665004) Subject: RE: BS: Cllr's Nephew missing in London - FOUND! From: Barry Finn Cheers to this happy turn of events. Thank the stars that another tragic loss was not heaped on another grief stricken family. If only,,, Barry |
26 Jun 09 - 11:13 AM (#2665265) Subject: RE: BS: Cllr's Nephew missing in London - FOUND! From: freda underhill thank goodness, and what a relief. it's wonderful to have a happy ending. |