Detectives are continuing a significant investigation into the disappearance of teenager Taylor Charlton in Barnstaple – four weeks after he went missing.
Enquiries have seen officers gather and review a substantial amount of CCTV footage from the area.
The last confirmed sighting of Taylor is on CCTV near a footpath close to Tarka Leisure Centre and the Seven Brethren car park, Barnstaple, at 10.41pm on Friday 8 May. He is seen heading in the direction of the River Taw.
Detectives are keen to speak to any remaining witnesses, who have not yet been in contact with police, who were in the area at the time and may have seen Taylor.
While all lines of enquiry remain open, there is no evidence at this time that a third-party was involved in Taylor’s disappearance.
Senior Investigation Officer Detective Inspector Charlotte Heath said: “Taylor is last seen on CCTV at 10.41pm near the footpath between the Tarka Leisure Centre and Seven Brethren car park, Barnstaple.
“We would like to hear from anyone who was in that immediate area at or around that time on Friday 8 May and thinks they may have seen Taylor.
“Detectives have obtained and reviewed a large amount of CCTV and spoken to many people already, but it is important that we are aware of all possible information at the exact point that he went missing in order to try to establish what has happened.
“While every effort has been made to collect CCTV, if you are in possession of any CCTV or digital recording in that immediate area at the relevant time, please get in touch with us.
“Our thoughts remain very much with Taylor’s family, who continue to be updated and supported by specially-trained officers.
“We are grateful to the public for their significant support regarding this matter.
“We are aware of continued speculation on social media and would remind people to avoid sharing any unconfirmed information online as this makes the investigation more challenging.”
Taylor is around 5ft 8ins tall, of muscular build, with dark brown hair and a moustache. He was last seen wearing a bright blue fitted top, jeans and bright blue Nike shoes.
Taylor’s mum Zoe said: “Taylor, I am absolutely desperate for you to come home. I love you so much and I am worried sick about you.
“You are not in trouble. Please reach out to someone. We are all waiting for you with open arms.”
Taylor’s dad Alex added: “If there is anything anyone knows, please come forward. Taylor is a loving, loyal and special lad and we can’t wait to have him home again.”
If you have information that is urgent, please phone 999, or in less pressing circumstances please consider using 101, quoting reference number 50260117084.
