Police searching for man missing from Oxford since March after car found on the Ridgeway near Aldworth

Police are appealing for the public’s help to trace a man, missing for nearly a month.

Stephen, aged 54, was reported missing from Oxford on Sunday (April 20), having not been heard from since March 30.

His car, a blue Mazda 3, was abandoned by a field on the Ridgeway near Aldworth. It is thought to have been there since March 31.

Stephen is 5ft 11ins tall, of slim build, and may be wearing blue or black jeans, an open necked top, with a walking coat and boots. He is known to carry a backpack with him.

Detective Sergeant Peter Warne, based at Oxford police station, said: “We are extremely concerned for Stephen’s welfare and have been working hard to find him since he was reported missing.

“Stephen’s from Oxford but his car was found abandoned on the Ridgeway near Aldworth, where we believe he went for a walk on March 31.

“We will be searching the Ridgeway, with support from Berkshire Lowland Search and Rescue, so please don't be alarmed if you see police activity in the area.”

Police are asking that if anyone sees Stephen, particularly if you are in the Ridgeway area, to call 999, quoting reference number 43250192691

Anyone with information on Stephen’s whereabouts can also make a report online here.