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NATIONAL MISSING PERSONS HELPLINE LAUNCHES CHRISTMAS APPEAL IN LIVERPOOL WITH BT PAYPHONES
THE National Missing Persons Helpline (NMPH), the charity dedicated to finding missing people and supporting those left behind, is launching its Christmas appeal in conjunction with BT Payphones today (December 15). Pictures of missing people will appear on special screens installed on the sides of 12 BT phone boxes around the centre of Liverpool, publicising their details to thousands of passers-by.
According to Home Office estimates, about 210,000 people are reported missing in the UK each year. NMPH receives thousands of missing persons reports every year and the charity helps to resolve 70 per cent of cases it works on. Its three confidential helplines handle more than 150,000 calls per year.
The 20-inch plasma screens will scroll images and brief details of 13 missing people from the area between December 15 and January 7. They will reach hundreds of thousands of people walking around Liverpool during the festive period with appeals for information and details of the NMPH freefone number, 0500 700 700.
The missing people appearing on the screen
include:- Chantel Taylor, aged 27 from Birkenhead, who went missing from her home in March this year and has not contacted anybody since; Kevin Fasting, aged 50, from Aigburth in Liverpool, who left home for work in March 2003 and never arrived and Mark Garvey, from Bootle in Merseyside, who disappeared aged 15 in 1987 following an argument with his girlfriend.
NMPH spokesperson, Issy Cowburn, said:- "NMPH is very pleased to be working with BT Payphones to help find missing people over the festive period. This time of year is often the hardest for those with a missing loved one and if we can reunite one of these families, or even just pass on a message from the missing person to say they are safe and well, that would be fantastic."
Paul Hendron, director of BT Payphones, said:- "By using BT payphones in this innovative way we will create a highly visible campaign on the streets around Liverpool to raise awareness of missing people. NMPH provides a vital and unique service across the UK and we are delighted to support them in this venture."
The activity, which is also supported by Liverpool City Council and the IQ Group, is being run for a second year. The first took place in London last Christmas. The plasma screens were supplied by Sharp and the housing, which has replaced the glass panel on the kiosks, was installed by Eurocraft Enclosures.
Liverpool case studies appearing on BT Payphones
Anthony King
Age at disappearance:- 35
Thirty-five year old Anthony, better known as Tony, has been missing since Saturday August 7, 2004. Tony, who lives in
Gillmoss, Liverpool, was last seen in the Tuebrook area of Liverpool. He has not been seen or heard from since. There is growing concern for Tony, who comes from a large family that misses him very much. His mum urges Tony to contact her and to come home,
saying:- "We all love him." Tony is 6ft tall, of slim build with close-shaved dark brown hair and blue eyes. He has a scar on the left side of the back of his head. At the time of his disappearance, Tony was wearing a
grey/maroon waterproof jacket and blue trainers.
Graham Wilde
Age at disappearance:- 30
Graham's family have had no news from him since 1984. After having been out of contact with his family for nine months, Graham suddenly turned up to run alongside his brother Michael who was running the Liverpool marathon. Graham emerged from the watching crowds and ran the last few miles with his brother. At the end of the marathon Graham again vanished into the crowds and has not been seen since. Graham is one of nine children and his family would love to hear that he is safe and well, even if he has decided to start a new life. Graham is 5ft 10ins tall of a slim build and when he went missing he had straight dark brown hair.
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Chantel Taylor, aged 27 from
Birkenhead.
- NMPH freefone number,
- 0500 700 700.
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Liverpool case studies appearing on BT Payphones
Elizabeth Olayewola
Age at disappearance:- 13
Elizabeth Olayewola was last seen at around 10am on February 29 2004. Leaving an address in Greater Manchester, Elizabeth is believed to have traveled to Liverpool. She has not been seen since and concern is growing for her safety. Elizabeth is of African descent and speaks with a Nigerian accent. She is 5ft 4ins tall with black hair and of medium build, with some scaring on her left cheek. At the time she went missing Elizabeth was wearing a denim skirt, ¾ length
blue/grey jacket with fur collar and blue trainers.
Chantel Taylor
Age at disappearance:- 27
Chantel Taylor is missing from her home in Birkenhead. She was last seen at about 2.15am on Saturday March 13 when she left her home on Newling Street. Since she disappeared there has been no sign of her. She has not contacted her mother and none of her other relatives have heard from her. Chantel is 5ft 5ins tall, slim, with long dyed brown/blonde hair and blue eyes. When last seen she was wearing a black leather coat, brown boots and a cream top.
Kevin Fasting
Age at disappearance:- 50
Kevin has been missing since Friday November 21, 2003 from his home in Aigburth, Liverpool. He left for work that morning but did not arrive and has not been seen since. He may have been feeling down and his family is very worried. Kevin is 5ft10ins tall, of slim build with short brown hair and blue eyes. He has a 'LFC' tattoo on his right arm. Kevin was last seen wearing a dark green overcoat, grey fleece, a white shirt with a yellow tie, dark trousers and blue shoes.
Mark Garvey
Age at disappearance:- 15
Mark disappeared when he was just 15 on March 2, 1987 following a row with his girlfriend. Mark, from Bootle, Merseyside, had been to visit his girlfriend at her home three miles away. After they rowed, Mark left saying he was going to the bus stop. Since that time no one has seen Mark. He only had enough money for his bus fare and usually Mark would ring home if he was going to be late. His family, especially his mum Dot, still wait in hope for news. They have since moved but are still in the Merseyside area. When he went missing Mark was 5ft 3ins tall with brown hair.
Edwin Parkes
Age at disappearance:- 41
Edwin disappeared on the January 9, 1991 from his home in Longridge Avenue, Merseyside. He was on his way to way to Rainhill hospital where he received treatment on a regular basis, but he failed to arrive at his hospital appointment and has not been seen since. Edwin's family are extremely anxious about him. "He never took a change of clothes and has not attempted to claim any benefits. It is as if he has disappeared off the face of the earth," said his sister Margaret. "His disappearance is making our mother very ill. We don't want to put any pressure on him to return if he doesn't want to, whatever the reason, but we just want him to contact us and let us know that he is all right." Edwin used to work as a farm labourer and his family feel that he may be doing some casual farm work now. Edwin is 5ft 8ins tall, with a stocky build, with blue eyes and short dark brown hair.
Brian Hesketh
Age at disappearance:- 34
Brian from Bootle was last seen leaving his place of work at 12 noon on January 4, 1994. He told his colleagues that he was going for an early lunch but he did not return and his has not been seen since.
Brian worked as a civil engineer for the council but had recently been unhappy at work. Brian lived in the Gateacre area of Liverpool. His family say that he enjoyed going to the pub and the cinema. Everyone is very worried about him. Brian is 6ft 1ins, heavy build with dark brown hair and brown eyes. When he was last seen he was wearing a dark suit with a collar and tie. He may have an anorak over the suit.
Philip Fudge
Age at disappearance:- 21
Philip has been missing from Liverpool since the December 10, 1995 at the age of 21. He was at a party being held at the bar in H.M.S. Eaglett barracks in Liverpool; he was last seen that evening outside the bar. Philip comes from a very close family in Hull and is a cheerful person who makes friends easily. His family and friends cannot understand why he should have disappeared like this and not got in touch at all. His mother
says:- "We are not pressurising him or asking him to come home - we just want to know that he is OK." Philip is a qualified chef and baker, and has also worked as a heavy goods driver. Philip is 5ft 10 tall, of heavy build, with fair short hair and blue eyes.
Richard Sumner
Age at disappearance:- 47
Richard has been missing from Crosby Liverpool since March 28, 2002. Richard has been very unwell and needs to take medication regularly. He was due to visit the hospital the day he disappeared. His mum and sister are very concerned. Richard is 5ft 9ins tall, medium build with brown hair and brown eyes. He may have a beard. He has an operation scar behind his left ear. Richard has a Liverpudlian accent. He was last seen wearing blue jeans, a beige sweatshirt, green anorak and black walking boots.
Graham Bowden
aka 'Gray'
Age at disappearance:- 23
Graham or Gray as he is known has been missing since the March 3, 2003. Graham, a student at Liverpool University, was last seen by his fiancée. Gray said he was going to visit his doctor, and would be back in 3 hours. He failed to return. Gray's family is desperately concerned for his safety. He suffered a serious attack a few years ago, which he was finding hard to get over. Gray originally comes from Kent, where he has family. Graham is 5ft 11ins tall, slim, with short blond cropped hair and blue eyes. Graham was wearing combat beige trousers and a grey/black jumper.
Laura Haines
Age at disappearance:- 30
Born and raised on the Wirral, Laura went missing from her home in Redland, Bristol on February 23,1997, leaving her husband and two children. Laura's whole family miss her very much, and are anxious to know she is safe and well especially because Laura had appeared down before she left. They want her to know that they love her and have never given up hope that they will see her again.
Laura is 5ft 6ins tall, slim with short dark brown hair and a faint 1in scar on her forehead. When she was last seen, Laura was wearing a blue sweatshirt, blue jeans and blue suede shoes with white laces. Laura has her ears
pierced.
Ronald Shaw
Age at disappearance:- 70
Ronald Shaw, who has strong links to Liverpool, has been missing from his bungalow in Ellesmere Port, Cheshire, since around 9.30am on Tuesday July 27 2004. Ronald is not thought to have any money with him. According to his brother, Ronald is an intellectual man interested in the environment, books and health foods. Though he is physically fit Ronald sometimes gets confused. His family are anxious to hear that he is safe. Ronald is described as 5ft 11ins tall, of thin build and pale complexion. He has grey hair to his shoulders, is slightly balding on top and has a grey beard. He was last seen wearing a shirt and tie, dark trousers, a long green coat and fawn coloured baseball cap and trainers.
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