Learn about the 14 people who have sadly been missing from Bristol and nearby for years

As the new year approaches, we reflect on the poignant stories of 14 individuals who have been missing from Bristol and surrounding areas for years, highlighting the enduring hope and search efforts of their families and communities.

As we approach the new year, a number of people remain missing from Bristol and the surrounding area.

The charity Missing People is the only UK charity dedicated to supporting missing children and adults, and their loved ones, and maintains a database of people who have disappeared across the country.

Anybody with information about a missing person, or who needs support if one of their relatives is missing, can contact Missing People by calling or texting 116 000.

Scroll through to learn about 14 people missing from Bristol and the surrounding area, some who disappeared over a decade ago.

9. Philip Elliot

Philip Elliot has been missing from Bath since January 25, 2001. He was 34 when he disappeared | MissingPeople.org

10. Selina McDonald

Selina McDonald has been missing from Portishead since December 4, 2009. She was 35 when she disappeared | MissingPeople.org

11. Simon Baker

Simon Baker has been missing from Bristol since March 1, 2009. He was 33 when he disappeared | MissingPeople.org

12. Stephen Burke

Stephen Burke has been missing from Bristol since July 7, 2020. He was 37 when he disappeared | MissingPeople.org

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