Though there was a sighting of a boy who looked like Andrew in Pizza Hut on Oxford Street later that day one his parents believe is credible this would be the last confirmed sighting of Andrew Gosden. They are believed to be the first arrests made in connection to Gosden's disappearance. This user is currently listed as being a 27-year-old man from England, which is more or less the age that Andrew would be now if he was still alive. [24][25](1 h 00 min 30 s), During the 2007 school summer holidays (typically July to September[26]), Gosden's parents had suggested that he travel alone to London to stay with his grandmother but he chose not to go. [9] The school believed that they had called Gosden's parents and left a message informing them that he had not attended school. [13], During the 2006 summer holidays Gosden attended a two-week residential school at Lancaster University as part of the Young Gifted and Talented Programme. To demonstrate this, lets go through the list of the variants on AndyRoo that Ive been able to find. This is an in depth look at al. If this was an account that had been abandoned, you would probably expect them to have deleted the note as well. By Brogan Maguire. Andrew, who will now be 28, vanished on September 14 2007, with the case becoming one of the most high-profile missing person probes in the North. Just two examples of mistakes within an investigation which is littered with police errors and terrible luck. The only way to get into this show was by completing various contests and giveaways. Now Playing and Upcoming Films. 2023 BBC. [55][24] It has not been confirmed that it was the same man on both occasions and if so, why he did not wait at the police station. South Yorkshire Police have now confirmed two men were arrested on suspicion of kidnapping the teen last Wednesday. He was offered help but couldn't provide bank details as he had no account because "I left home when I was 14". Movies. The subreddit for the case has been gaining a lot of traction lately and has doubled in size over the course of the last year or so, but it still only has around 2,700 subscribers as of this writing. The picture shows Andrew Gosden, who went missing from Doncaster in 2007, as a 26-year-old man without glasses. The way they word things minimizes the potential actual crimes. 'Andyroo' told him he needed 200 to make rent. He lived in Balby, Doncaster, a suburb of the South Yorkshire town that is largely unremarkable, save for the fact the classic BBC sitcom Open All Hours was once filmed there. -West Dsm -Worked for the Dsm register. [6], At the time of his disappearance, Gosden was eight days into the new school year after returning from the summer holidays. [50] On 19 September, it was reported that he appeared to have obtained warmer clothes. For more information, please see our [54] Subsequently, an individual claiming to be the man at the police station wrote anonymously to the BBC after it featured the case on The One Show. [25](9 min 50 s), Speaking in 2009, Kevin Gosden speculated on the reason for Andrew's disappearance: "Did he decide to do the Reginald Perrin thing,[a] and reinvent himself? [46] Mick Neville, retired head of the Metropolitan Police's Central Images Unit, believed the SikTh theory to be plausible. En-route, he stopped at an ATM and drew out 200 of the 214 in his account. After the BBC featured the Andrew Gosden case on The One Show, the BBC received an anonymous letter from someone claiming to be the man from Leominster Police Station. Change). There was no evidence of depression. When asked if there were problems, he said no, "just felt like it". [8] Gosden's bank account has not been used since he made the withdrawal on the morning of 14 September 2007. With Scouts, he just said he was bored. It's almost as unfortunate as the issue with the CCTV being neglected until it was too late. [39] That weekend, the police searched the bushes near the Gosdens' home in Doncaster, but found nothing. He then changed into casual clothes, consisting of a black Slipknot T-shirt and black jeans, and took a bag embellished with various patches of rock and metal bands. Andrew was studying at McAuley Catholic High School at the time. I Need to Know. Unfortunately, the website had recently changed its systems and lost a lot of data, so they couldnt give us any user data. [68][69] Both men have been released under investigation while enquiries continue. A 45-year-old man was held on suspicion of kidnap, human trafficking and the possession of indecent images of children. Both men have been released under investigation while enquiries continue. Kevin Gosden Andrew's family describe the teenager as quiet and gentle. [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. Andrew is one of many because every two minutes a child is reported missing in the UK - around 80,000 each year. On the last day his family saw him, Andrew woke late. [1][58] No trace of Gosden was found during the search, though it did find another body.[59]. Gosden did not use a computer at home, his father stated that Gosden did not have an e-mail address and had not set up an online account on either his Xbox or his PSP. (Response from Kevin Gosden) Basically it was a conversation asking for help with 200 rent after a partner had walked out. Here's what is known about Andrew's disappearance. Kids in care are at the highest risk of being reported missing one in ten compared to one in 200. The teenager, who would now be 28-years-old, left his home for . Kevin says he was especially close to his sister, Charlotte, two years his senior. 4 possible sightings were received, but none were Andrew. What is interesting about this case is the connections. Since then, weve been driving around Lincoln looking for someone who looks like Andrew, but nothing has come of it", Kevin sighs the saddest sigh. "He managed to lose them, never used them much to begin with, and our offers to replace them were met with, "Can I have an Xbox instead?"). [71] Kevin Gosden thanked the public for their support and said the family did not know any more than what had been released in the police statement. I read elsewhere the following and wondered if there was anymore info like what site the chat took place on? I didnt realise it was the anniversary. We initially thought something must have happened on the way to school. Andrew Gosden has been missing from Doncaster for almost 15 years - and now police have revealed they have made two arrests. For those reading who dont know who this person was, Andrew Gosden was an English boy who disappeared in 2007, when he was just fourteen. [25](46 min 10 s), The Gosden family hypothesised that Gosden could have gone to London to attend a show by a band that he was known to be a fan of. "It raises the question on whether there is a serial killer on the prowl? Andrew, who would be 29 now, returned from school to the family home in Doncaster, South Yorkshire, while his parents were out before changing out of his uniform and withdrawing around 200 from. [43] The only PC in the house was his sister's laptop, which had only been in her possession for eight weeks. [35], On 11 January 2022, South Yorkshire Police said that on 8 December 2021, detectives had arrested two men, aged 38 and 45, on suspicion of kidnapping and human trafficking. More would be nice, but life is never so straightforward in this house! That summer, his parents had suggested he stay with his grandmother in London, but he didnt want to go. [28] Gosden's sister has stated that he did not seem interested in social media or connecting with other people through the Internet as he "just didn't seem social". He was a "home bird", they say, who rarely left the house, and never without saying where he was going. He says it is the "biggest hint" it could be him as Roo was his childhood nickname. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. [25](26 min 30 s) Gosden's father stated that his son did not appear to have taken a sweatshirt or coat with him, and had also not taken the charger for his PSP. IMDB2 Information. Born on July 10th 1993 in Doncaster, South Yorkshire, Andrew Gosden was the light of his parents' lives. I believe I have answered all their questions now and there should be a podcast in the future, but I do not know when as yet. [7] Gosden's family described him as a "home bird" who rarely left the house and never without saying where he was going. "I have caught myself before, to my shame, feeling envious of parents whose child has been murdered but then you stop and want to hug them. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. Though his parents are religious, Andrew stopped going to church 18 months before his appearance. He had a 100 per cent attendance record at school, was never bullied and loved metal music - counting Funeral for a Friend and Slipknot among his favourite bands. The last known sighting of Andrew Gosden with an age progression image of him (South . No other possessions were identified as missing. Andrew Paul Gosden (born 10 July 1993)[1] disappeared from Central London on 14 September 2007 when he was aged 14. So how can anyone be sure it isn't Andrew? [5], Three days later, after speaking to the woman who had sold Gosden his train ticket, the police confirmed that he had travelled to London. He lived with his parents Kevin and Glenys, and his sister Charlotte in Balby, which is a suburb of Doncater, South Yorkshire in England. On the day he vanished, Andrew put on his school uniform and left the home in Doncaster he shared with Kevin, mum Glenys and sister Charlotte. Children are more likely to be reported missing than adults one in 200 goes missing each year, while one in 500 adults disappear. Andrew Gosden was last seen on September 14, 2007, after travelling from his home in Doncaster to London when he "uncharacteristically" skipped school. From the above comment from Kevin, it appears that LE was never able to track down the "Andyroo" man. "That horrible, panic-stricken, gut-wrenching feeling you have in that moment goes on and on and on forever for us. Kevin and Glenys immediately phoned friends and family asking if anyone had seen Andrew - later discovering he hadn't been to school that day. He was a Cub Scout, though stopped attending a few months prior to the 14th of September. He then walked to Doncaster railway station and purchased a one-way ticket to London which cost 31.40. Then, in 2017, a man came forward saying he had spoken to someone online called Andyroo, who lived in Lincoln and needed 200 to make rent. Chillingly, Kevin says: "We still don't know if he is alive or dead and change our minds on a frequent basis - it's horrendous. This is essentially the kind of thing you would expect from someone trying to get attention from the true crime community. [8] Three weeks later, CCTV footage at King's Cross was again reviewed by BTP and SYP, who identified Gosden. It may not display this or other websites correctly. His parents were Anglican, but did not baptise their children upon the basis of promoting choice of their own beliefs. There are a few other accounts with similar usernames, of course. He gave details of a possible sighting of Andrew Gosden in Shrewsbury in November 2008. Film General. The ANDYROO MOVIE! Initial searches in London focused on the Chislehurst and Sidcup areas, where the Gosden family have relatives. I don't think the name of the site has ever been revealed. Please see this post regarding our rules and if you think you've found Gosden somewhere online or off, report it anonymously to Missing People here who will share it with police. Thanks so much for your support as always, Kevin xxx, SECTION 2 (Question about point 7) If you were told he was working in a shop then why didn't they say which shop? This point is then expanded on by Andrews Dad. [35] When Gosden failed to attend morning lessons at his school his teachers tried to contact his parents. [51], Later, other reported sighting locations included a park in Streatham, then further afield in South Wales, Birkenhead and Plymouth. [25](12 min 00 s) Gosden also left around 100 in cash that he had saved up from birthdays. [3] In January 2023, police confirmed that the investigations were still ongoing. South Yorkshire Police announced on Tuesday that two men were detained in the capital on Thursday December 8 with the help of Met officers. Our new friend came with us as we quietly searched these areas at the beginning of the year and on April 7th a number of volunteers from our churches helped us to distribute 5000 leaflets in the area. You can help bring missing children home by texting find to 70660to donate 5. Most of these accounts can be written off as being related on face value. He has not been seen since the September 14, 2007. [39] The ticket seller at Doncaster station remembered Gosden because he had refused a return ticket, despite it only costing a small amount more than a single. "He tended to say little about school, but we remember him coming back from summer school for gifted and talented kids, and he was absolutely enthused about what he had been doing. "They asked us to keep it quiet while they did so. "[38], Charlotte and Gosden's father, Kevin, scouted Gosden's route to school and areas nearby, but found nothing. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. [13] Neville went on to state: "There is a canal nearby (Regents Canal). The older man's arrest was also connected with possession of child pornography. Kevin struggles to find the words. Andrew became the "poster boy" for the Missing People charity with his face plastered on posters on billboards, train platforms and along major roads. Over the space of 12 hours, the charity will tweet a different appeal for a missing child every half an hour from their Twitter account - @missingpeople. [62] The tone of the statement suggested that the police believed Gosden may be still alive. "Andrew was-slash-is very deep," says his father. Almost every person named Andrew has been called this at some point; many choose it as their nickname. He lived in Balby, Doncaster, a suburb of the South Yorkshire town that is largely unremarkable, save for the fact the classic BBC sitcom Open. He also enjoyed visiting London's museums and exhibitions. Tortured Kevin Gosden, 51, writing on the day that his son Andrew (pictured) turns 29, said he hadn't lost 'hope of reunion' despite years of searching without answers. When asked if there were problems, he said no, "just felt like it". "The person our contact was talking to said, 'My partner has just walked out and I need help.' This year, Missing People will be helped with their campaign by band The Vamps. AndyRoo's extensive music background provides a solid basis for an album that can be enjoyed by the entire family, over and over again! The handle was andyroo - not many people know we called him roo for years as he is little and bouncy. (LogOut/ [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. [25](4 min 40 s)[30][31] Gosden was then captured on a neighbour's CCTV system returning home. Andrew Paul Gosden was born on 10 July 1993. [22] Gosden had light brown hair but was planning to dye it black before he disappeared. Kevin and Glenys' painstaking efforts to find their son have been hampered - they say - by the police's "slow and chaotic" handling of the case. He got the train at 9.35AM. [5][25](14 min 50 s), On the morning of his disappearance, Gosden had difficulty waking up and seemed particularly irritable. [42] The Sony PSP 1000 had a DNAS authentication system allowing Sony to see when a PSP had connected to the internet. In May of 2011, a company specialising in at-sea-rescue, offered to perform a sonar search of the capital's river. [8], An article in The Times written on the first anniversary of Gosden's disappearance reported that, at that time, 122 possible sightings had been reported from all over Britain: with 45 from London and 11 from Brighton. [6], Gosden was a gifted student with a 100% attendance record at The McAuley Catholic High School. At the time of the arrests in London, police said electronics taken from the pair, aged 39 and 46, could take "six to 12 months" to analyse. The house had one computer, a laptop, a birthday present for Charlotte, but she'd only had it for eight weeks prior to Andrew's disappearance. The chat was brief as a friend came round and bailed him out mid conversation. [26][11] In the days leading up to his disappearance, Gosden twice chose to break his normal routine; his parents reported that he told them he walked home from school rather than taking the school bus. An early theory put forward by the family was that Gosden had decided to take in some of the sights. [36], That evening the Gosden family and a family friend sat down for dinner thinking that Gosden was either in the converted cellar playing video games or in his room doing homework. He needs strong prescription glasses. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disappearance_of_Andrew_Gosden. "Andrew's is the case that proves this can happen to anyone, don't think you're immune.". 30 Seconds to Mars were playing in town that evening. 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