The Metropolitan Police has stated it’s involved for the welfare of one in every of its constables, who has been lacking for six days.
Gordon Semple was final seen on Nice Guildford Road in central London as he made his method to work in Westminster at 3pm on 1 April – and the drive has launched a CCTV picture of that sighting.
The serving officer was reported lacking by his associate after he did not return house that night, and Scotland Yard is now treating the investigation as a excessive-danger lacking individual’s inquiry.
The Murder and Main Crime Command is main efforts to seek out Mr Semple.
Detective Chief Inspector Cliff Lyons, who’s operating the investigation, stated: “We proceed to retain an open thoughts in regards to the circumstances of Gordon’s disappearance, and consideration has been given as to if he might have grow to be a sufferer of a criminal offense.
“Nevertheless, at this stage this is only one line of enquiry – it’s nonetheless hoped he’ll return house protected and properly.”
Investigators have decided Mr Semple had left The Shard at lunchtime on the day of his disappearance – however they have no idea the place he was between 12.30pm and 3pm, the time of his final sighting.
Mr Semple, who was final seen sporting brown footwear, darkish trousers and a lilac shirt, is 5ft 10ins tall, white, of a giant construct and has a shaved head.
DCI Lyons has stated he’s eager to listen to from anybody who has spoken with Mr Semple since Friday, including: “I want to reassure anybody involved about calling the police, that they are going to be handled with the utmost sensitivity and strictest confidence.”
:: Police are asking anybody with info to name the incident room on 020 8721 4961, or to stay nameless, name Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.