Found Deceased UK - Stephen Simmons, 62, last sighted on CCTV in Saint Luke’s Terrace area of Pallion, Sunderland, outside Downey’s store around 9.32am, 6 April 2023

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#MISSING Officers leading the search for missing Sunderland man Stephen Simmons have issued a fresh appeal to the public – and a new image of him.

The 62-year-old was first reported as missing on the evening of Thursday, April 6, after he failed to return home or make contact with his family.

An investigation was launched and enquiries to trace him have been ongoing with a full review of CCTV.

As part of that review, police can now confirm that Stephen was last sighted on CCTV in the Saint Luke’s Terrace area of Pallion outside Downey’s DIY store at around 9.32am on Thursday, April 6. But there have been no further confirmed sightings since this time.

Those searching for Stephen remain increasingly concerned for his welfare – and continue to appeal to the public for their help.

Today (Friday) police have issued a new CCTV image of Stephen in the hopes of encouraging anyone who may have seen him or who has information on his whereabouts to get in touch.

Extensive enquiries have been ongoing in a bid to find Stephen, since he was reported missing more than one week ago.

Unfortunately, those enquiries have not yet lead us to find Stephen – therefore, we are continuing to appeal to members of the community, particularly in Sunderland, for their help.

We have today released a new CCTV image of Stephen on Saint Luke’s Terrace, captured on Thursday, April 6, not long after he first left his house in the Mortimer Street area earlier that morning.

We hope this image helps people build a clearer picture of what Stephen looks like, and what he was last seen wearing.

Please check any CCTV or dashcam footage – and any gardens and outhouses in case he has gotten lost or collapsed.

Your information, no matter how insignificant you feel it may be, could prove really valuable to our search.

Stephen is described as a white male of slim build, around 5ft9 in height, with grey hair, and a tattoo on his right forearm. He has links to the Pallion and Ashbrooke areas of Sunderland – and is believed to be wearing a grey jumper with black and white on it, grey tracksuit bottoms with a green quilted jacket and pale blue trainers.

☎ Stephen, or anyone who has seen him, is asked to call 101 immediately quoting log NP-20230406-1234.


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Thank you for posting this case. Another man missing from my local area :(

Would the police not have been able to track which direction he went in once leaving the shop? There are lots of shops in Pallion so I'd have thought there's be a few cameras along that road.
 
The 62-year-old was last seen in the Saint Luke's Terrace area of Pallion on Thursday April 6, and he was reported as missing after he failed to return home or make contact with his family. An investigation was launched with officers trawling the wider area, reviewing CCTV and conducting door-to-door enquiries.

His family have been informed and are being supported by specially-trained officers at this devastating time. Police do not believe there to be any third-party involvement in his death and a report will now be made for the coroner.

Superintendent Rob Bosson, of Northumbria Police, said: “This is an incredibly tragic outcome, and our thoughts remain with Stephen’s family and loved ones at this difficult time.
 
The body of a man discovered in Bishopwearmouth Cemetery in Sunderland has been identified as missing Sunderland man Stephen Simmons.

A large section of the cemetery off Chester Road was cordoned off with police tape after the body was discovered at around 6.20pm on Sunday, September, 24.

Northumbria Police have now sadly confirmed the body has been identified as the 62 year-old who was last seen in the Saint Luke’s Terrace area of Pallion on Thursday April 6.

Stephen was reported missing after he failed to return home or make contact with his family, sparking the launch of a police investigation to locate his whereabouts.

Following the discovery, Northumbria Police have confirmed the body has now been formally identified as Stephen.

His family have been informed and are being supported by specially-trained officers.


 
Some very sad news to share this afternoon...

A body has sadly been found in the search for missing Sunderland man Stephen Simmons.

The 62-year-old was last seen in the Saint Luke’s Terrace area of Pallion on Thursday April 6, and he was reported as missing after he failed to return home or make contact with his family.

An investigation was launched with our officers trawling the wider area, reviewing CCTV and conducting door-to-door enquiries.

However, sadly a body was found last Sunday in Bishopwearmouth Cemetery in Sunderland.

Formal identification has now taken place, which confirm the body to be Stephen.

His family have been informed and are being supported by specially-trained officers.

We do not believe there to be any third-party involvement in his death and a report will now be made for the coroner.

This is an incredibly tragic outcome, and our thoughts remain with Stephen’s family and loved ones at this difficult time.

We will continue to offer them support and would ask that their privacy is respected as they come to terms with this sad update.

As ever, we would like to thank everyone who continued to share information with us, and share our appeals, as well as the many officers, partners and volunteers who assisted with searches and enquiries.

 

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