One was from Monday 17 September, and he was also apparently sighted the following day, sleeping in a park. [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. Then met someone later. 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. 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. He said, see you later and that was the last conversation that I ever had with him. The Pizza Hut sighting was the day he left to London. A woman reported sitting next to Gosden, whom she described as being quiet and engrossed in playing with his video game. . There were unconfirmed sightings of Andrew on the day he went missing at a Pizza Hut on Oxford Street and later in . He walked to Doncaster railway station and purchased a one-way ticket to London which cost 31 pounds and 40 pence. They did this after they spoke to the ticket seller. Thirty Seconds to Mars played at the Brixton academy on the night he disappeared, and SikTh played a show at the Carling Academy. But nothing further has come of it. Neither the Shrewsbury sighting, nor whether it was the same man on both occasions (and if so why he did not wait at the police station), have ever been confirmed. There were other sightings from as far as South Wales. His bedroom has been repainted and his T-shirts are still in the drawers and part of his rock and gem collection sits on a shelf. He deviated from his usual route and routine and he went to a cash machine/ATM near a local garage (gas station). On another interview, Kevin mentioned that Andrew made chit chat with a stranger, a lady in Covent Garden. It takes about 40 minutes to walk to Oxford Street, why not use the underground? However, recently the family believe Lincoln may hold some answers. If he really wanted a Pizza Hut pizza, he would have walked past 3 or 4 before getting to the Oxford Circus one. [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. "[35], Gosden's family were critical of the police's decision to concentrate on investigating the family rather than requesting CCTV footage beyond Kings Cross during the initial stages of the investigation. The report said that Kevin thought the manner of speaking did sound like Andrew and, along with the description of the boy, the family thought this sighting the most credible. They have also said he didnt have an email address. 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. As well as featuring her case, the show delves into the story of Andrew Gosden. I even got in touch with a You Tuber to get in touch with Kevin and do an interview, which he did. Very interesting indeed. In November 2008, a man visited Leominster police station in Herefordshire, West Midlands, and used the intercom system to talk to a police officer, stating that he had information about Gosden. 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. Celebrity. However, by the time someone had come to take his information, hed gone. [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. It is also possible he may have dyed his hair a different colour or . Initially he was listed as wearing black trousers and a black T-shirt. 58 comments. 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. [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]. I guess it was floated that Andrew may have been too embarrassed to raise the issue of his sexuality (if it was an issue). Despite numerous national appeals for information in the years following his disappearance, Gosden's reason for travelling to London that day, and his subsequent fate, have not been established. 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 are believed to be the first arrests made in connection to Gosden's disappearance. [51], Later, other reported sighting locations included a park in Streatham, then further afield in South Wales, Birkenhead and Plymouth. The boy has a band on his left wrist and is holding an over the shoulder bag, like Andrew was. It's not confirmed it was really him. The older man's arrest was also connected with possession of child pornography. But Kevin says he can empathise if Andrew is alive and finds it hard to reach out. Over the years, there have been dozens of unconfirmed sightings of Andrew from across the UK. Andrews family describe the teenager asquiet and gentle. [25](10 min 30 s) Within three hours of discovering Gosden's disappearance, a missing-person leaflet was produced for circulation. My son vanished on a gap year trip 29 years ago but I still think about it every day. He could of been from Doncaster or around that area and either promised Andrew a lift home or to get the train back with him. I fear there will be no final end to this case. [20] He was a 'deep character' who did not get worked up or moody. [32], At 8:30am, Gosden departed from the house and was seen heading down Littlemoor Lane, towards Westfield Park on a neighbour's CCTV. They revealed they have been looking into prescriptions for glasses that were similar to what Andrew would have required. [5] He then watched some comedy programmes on television, including Mock the Week and That Mitchell and Webb Look, with his mother. Something went wrong though and they dialled the wrong number and left a message on the wrong persons phone. They also sent the serial number of the PSP to Sony. Certain things were correct in the scenario and gives us a greater knowledge of how far away he got. Andrews sister Charlotte has said that he did not seem interested in social media or connecting with anyone online as he just didnt seem social.. 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. has also claimed that the reported sightings of Andrew 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 . [16] Gosden's parents recalled that he returned from the summer school enthused about what he had been doing there. The 2 men who were arrested in 2021 were let go. I don't think there was an official statement. The Gosden family live in Balby, a suburb of Doncaster, South Yorkshire. [13] This was the last confirmed sighting of him. It said Andrew had been seen in Shrewsbury. As the meal ordered would of fit with Andrews tastes and the attitude of the boy also fit. But if it was him, he either was killing some time and eating before meeting with someone, or, just cruising London and then he became an easy target to someone during his sightseeing. Along these lines, Andrews father said that he initially suspected Andrew may have gone to London to do something and that he would seek forgiveness later rather than ask permission.. [25](53 min 30 s), In June 2018, the Gosden family said that someone had reported an online conversation with a person with the user name 'Andy Roo' who claimed that their boyfriend had left them and they needed 200 to cover rent. [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. There were other alleged sightings of Andrew on Oxford Street. [25](41 min 00 s) The police took the computers from Gosden's school and Doncaster Library but their digital forensic investigations found no trace of any activity by Gosden. I would assume he wanted to get the first train he could out of his area, once his parents had left for work, so he wouldn't be discovered wagging school. CCTV still of the last confirmed sighting of Andrew Gosden at Kings Cross station. However, the Pizza Hut and Covent Garden sightings were not followed up, Mr Gosden said, adding that the woman who . By the time an officer arrived to take the details, the man had left. He was a highly intelligent boy and took part in the Governments Young, Gifted & Talented Programme for high-achieving students. Campaign. The family learned that at 8.05am on September 14, Andrew left home dressed in his school uniform and was seen walking across the local park to his bus stop. Hed said he just felt like it. Did Andrew have a strange way in how he talked or acted. Gosden's parents telephoned his friends, who informed them that Gosden was not there and had not been at school that day. The Pizza Hut sighting was the day he left to London. [27], At 8:05am[28] Gosden left his house and was witnessed walking across the local park (Westfield) to his usual bus stop by family friend Rev. The last known sighting of him was on CCTV leaving the station at 11.25am. Andrews father has also described him as absent-minded, not streetwise and potentially vulnerable. They question how the CCTV trail could have gone cold when Britain is one of the most watched nations in the world. James and Michelle Butler: The Senseless Murder of 21-Year-Navy Veteran and Wife. 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