Forever Searching For Andrew Gosden

Update from Andrew's dad

There has been a big response to Missing Live's appeal for Andrew. I am going to London to follow up on a potential lead tomorrow with my brother Mike and the BBC are filming part of that for Fridays programme (BBC1 9.15a.m.).
My wife Glenys has done some press interviews lately: the Daily Telegraph has a good article on its website under "features" and there is a good article in "New" magazine (May 5th issue out today) on page 70. Thursday's issue of "Real People" will have an article on missing kids including some information about Andrew.
I will be in the studio for Missing Live with my Mum Val on Monday 5th BBC1 9.15a.m.
Please everyone let folks know about these things - the more people looking out for our lad the better!

Have you seen this child?

ANDREW GOSDEN

DOB: Jul 10, 1993

Missing: Sep 14, 2007

Age Now: 14
Sex: Male
Hair: Brown
Eyes: Brown
Height: 5'3" (160 cm)
Weight: Unknown

Missing From: DONCASTER South Yorkshire United Kingdom

Andrew was last seen at 8-30am on Friday 14th September 2007. He was last seen heading down Littlemoor Lane, Balby, Doncaster towards Westfield Park. He left his school clothing behind and may be wearing a pair of black jeans, a black top and carrying a black bag with him.

South Yorkshire Police believe that he may be in the London area as it is thought that he may have boarded a train at Doncaster Railway Station at 9-35am on the day he went missing arriving at London Kings Cross Station at 11-20am.

Andrew is familiar with many of the London Tourist attractions.

There is concern for Andrew's safety as he has never gone missing before and this is totally out of character.

Andrew is described as slim build, 5'3 tall with brown straight hair and brown eyes.

Anyone with information should call South Yorks Police on 0114-220 2020.

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Andrew has been missing from Doncaster, South Yorkshire since 14 September 2007.

It is believed he has travelled to London maybe to visit museums.

There is great concern for Andrew due to his age and he is urged to call the Runaway Helpline on Freefone 0808 800 7070 for confidential advice and support.

Andrew is 5ft 3in tall, slim with collar-length, light brown hair and brown eyes. It is thought likely that he will be wearing black jeans, a black T-shirt, black trainers and carrying a black canvas satchel with patches of rock/metal bands on it.

14-year-old Andrew Gosden went missing from his home in Doncaster on September 14th 2007.

If you have a sighting or information about Andrew Gosden, please call us confidentially on Freefone 0500 700 700 or email seensomeone@missingpeople.org.uk

The super-bright pupil, who is heading for a string of A* GCSEs, took more than £200 from his bank account and was spotted heading to London on a train.

Get in touch plea

A worried father today appealed to his missing teenage son to get in touch - a month after he vanished. Andrew disappeared on September 14th after failing to turn up at school in Doncaster, South Yorkshire.There have been various possible sightings of him in areas of the capital, but he has failed to get in contact with family or friends.His father, Kevin, 41, said: "We still believe he is in London but we have had absolutely no contact with him whatsoever. I spent last weekend in London distributing leaflets and visiting places where he might be.''
"A lot of my family live in London. It's familiar to him. It's a big exciting place. Because we have no clear or proven sightings of him it is very difficult to know where to look.''However, Mr Gosden said his son seemed happy with his life with no obvious problems."The night before he went I spent about an hour-and-a-half playing a game with him and chatting about school. There was nothing to suggest he was unhappy.''

Message to Andrew

Mr Gosden said his message to his son was simple:

"Please get in touch. We love you, we care about you desperately. Please let us know you are ok.''South Yorkshire Police has appealed for help in tracing the youngster, who is a member of a Government programme designed to stretch the top 5% of pupils.Andrew's mother, Glenys, 43, and sister, Charlotte, 16, have also been down in London trying to chase up the leads and sightings passed on by police.Andrew, who is 5ft 3in, of slim build with straight brown hair, is believed to be wearing a black top, black jeans, trainers and was carrying a black bag with patches of rock bands on.

Anyone with information as to his whereabouts is asked to contact South Yorkshire Police on 0114 220 2020.