Thames Valley Police have issued an urgent appeal after a man known only as Anthony was last seen at Reading railway station on Thursday afternoon and may have travelled widely since then. Officers say they are growing increasingly concerned for his welfare and do not know where he travelled after being observed at the station at about 16:15 BST.
What is known so far
Police say Anthony was seen boarding a bus earlier on the same day before being spotted at Reading station. There is no confirmed information about his destination, and officers have warned he could have used public transport to travel to any part of the country. The force also noted that Anthony has a history of travelling to Blackpool.
How the public can help
Thames Valley Police have asked anyone with information about Anthony's whereabouts to come forward immediately. The force emphasises the urgency of sightings and asks that if anyone believes they have seen him, they should call 999 straight away. For other information that may assist the enquiry, members of the public should contact Thames Valley Police through their non-emergency channels as soon as possible.
- Last confirmed sighting: Reading railway station, ~16:15 BST on Thursday.
- Also seen: boarding a bus earlier that day.
- Known travel history: previously travelled to Blackpool.
- If you see him now: call 999 immediately.
- For other information: contact Thames Valley Police via their usual non-emergency contact points.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Last seen | Reading railway station, c. 16:15 BST (Thursday) |
| Earlier that day | Seen getting on a bus |
| Possible travel range | Anywhere in the UK (public transport) |
For local communities, missing-person appeals often rely on prompt public reporting and the circulation of accurate information. Anyone with CCTV footage, travel card records, dashcam clips or mobile phone footage that might place Anthony on a train, coach or other public transport since Thursday should contact Thames Valley Police to assist their enquiries. Equally, those with private knowledge about his recent plans or contacts are asked to get in touch.
Thames Valley Police have not released further identifying details. The force's request underscores the reality that missing-person cases can rapidly become national searches when the subject has used public transport links. Local residents are advised to remain vigilant and to pass any relevant information to officers.
