Concerns for missing Saltdean teenager increasing

Police are continuing their search for teenager Owen Harding.
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Owen, 16, was last seen leaving his home between 6pm and 7pm on Thursday (March 26) and was last heard from around 6.20pm on the same day.

The teenager is white, 6ft tall, of athletic build, with short brown hair.

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He normally wears white trainers, tracksuit trousers and a dark hoodie.

Owen Harding. Photo: Sussex PoliceOwen Harding. Photo: Sussex Police
Owen Harding. Photo: Sussex Police

Investigating officer Detective Chief Inspector Alasdair Henry said: “We have been conducting a number of enquiries into the disappearance of Owen which have included extensive local searches and house to house enquiries. We also investigated a potential line of enquiry in regards to information that Owen’s phone was in the Bromley area of London, however further enquiries have ruled this out as a possibility.

“We, alongside Owen’s friends and family, are keen for information to assist our investigation which can assist us in locating Owen.

“In particular, we would like to hear from anyone who was driving in the Saltdean and Telscombe Cliffs area the evening of Owen’s disappearance to check their dashcam footage. Did you see Owen in the Saltdean area after 6pm on Thursday (March 26)?

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“We would like to thank the public for their support in our investigation and while we appreciate people would like to help with our searches we are urging everyone to abide by government guidance at all times.

“We are utilising all our available resources to search locally and are working with the Metropolitan Police, who are assisting us in Bromley.”

If you believe you have seen Owen, have any dash cam footage or information that will assist us find him, please report it to us immediately either online or by call 101 quoting Operation Chartwell. If you see Owen dial 999.

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