Found Deceased UK - Sebastian Sailes, 21, last seen leaving the Black Horse Pub 11.30pm, Chippenham, 27 Feb 2025

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*** MISSING ***

Officers are continuing to urgently search for 21-year-old Sebastian, who is missing from his home in Notton.

Sebastian was last seen leaving the Black Horse Pub in Chippenham at about 11.30pm on Thursday night (27/02) and was captured on CCTV heading towards Lovers Walk.

He is described as white, around 5ft 10ins tall, slim build, with blonde/brown hair with a long fringe.

He was last seen wearing a grey jumper, blue jeans, a beige fur lined jacket and white Adidas trained with a Velcro strap across the top.

We have attached a CCTV image and Ring Doorbell image of him from Thursday evening.

Chief Inspector Ben Huggins said: “Sebastian’s disappearance is out of character and we and his family are extremely concerned for his welfare.

“We are currently conducting multiple lines of enquiries to locate him.

“We are working with Wiltshire Search and Rescue and we currently have extensive specialist resources in place to find him, so we would ask the public not to speculate and to allow us to conduct our enquiries.

“If you see Sebastian, or know anything about his whereabouts or disappearance, please report it on 999 quoting log 141 of yesterday’s date.”

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CCTV shows missing man in Chippenham as search continues

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Sebastian Sailes: Large search in Chippenham for missing man

The 21-year-old was last seen leaving the Black Horse Pub on Thursday night.

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Missing man's mum provides update on routes he may have taken

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[LoveyG]

Searching the water, per the links above.

 

[dotr]

Plea for CCTV in search for missing UWE student

Police have renewed their appeal for help

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"We are also asking if there are any residents with wildlife cameras along the river to please get in touch."

Sebastian is described as white, around 5ft 10ins tall, slim build, with blonde/brown hair with a long fringe. He was last seen wearing a grey jumper, blue jeans, a beige fur lined jacket and white Adidas trained with a Velcro strap across the top.''

 

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In an unusual (and sad) development, police searching the River Avon for missing man Sebastian Sailes have discovered the body of a man in his 70s near Westmead Open Space yesterday (03 Mar 2025).

Police have confirmed that this is not Sebastian, for whom an extensive search operation is continuing today. The body has been identified and his next of kin have been informed.

Chippenham Police statement (Facebook)

 

[ChatteringBirds]

Any locals, please help his family during this heart-breaking time. These cases are so sad.

 

[starlightstarbright]

Is anyone familiar with the area able to map out his likely route? The Daily Mail says The Black Horse pub to Lover’s Walk to possibly Avon Valley Walk to home in Notton. That seems quite a walk and also quite rural.

Family of student, 21, who vanished put out heartbreaking plea

Sebastian Sailes, 21, was last seen walking home from the Black Horse pub in Chippenham, Wiltshire, at around 11.30pm on February 27.

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[Lucy6226]

Young man, walking home after drinking, water way close by....I hope this doesn't end like the similar cases

 

[annpats]

Is anyone familiar with the area able to map out his likely route? The Daily Mail says The Black Horse pub to Lover’s Walk to possibly Avon Valley Walk to home in Notton. That seems quite a walk and also quite rural.

Family of student, 21, who vanished put out heartbreaking plea

Sebastian Sailes, 21, was last seen walking home from the Black Horse pub in Chippenham, Wiltshire, at around 11.30pm on February 27.

www.dailymail.co.uk

Taxis are often very expensive, but mostly are quite often non-existant in small towns and rural areas in the UK especially in the evenings.
Needless to say, no buses either. So unless your parents or friends give you a lift, there's no option but to walk.

 

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• 8 MAR 2025
• Pictures show major river search to find missing student
• "County Chief Inspector Ben Huggins said: "We're here today with further search activity for missing person Seb. We are conducting multiple, extensive enquiries. We have deployed a dive team into the river which remains one area of focus for us.
  
  "But in addition to that we also have searches ongoing with drone footage and drones up in the sky, we have active enquiries ongoing within the housing estates and footpaths, and we're continuing to review CCTV options and following up all lines of enquiry.
  
  "You will continue to see an increased police presence in the area, and we continue to have our neighbourhood policing team based within the town centre and the mobile police van. Please do feel free to go up and engage with them and talk to them if you have any concerns or any information to share.''
  

 

[MadeleineMaxwell]

This is all over the local FB pages here. Currently the police aren't asking for civilian help. There have been SAR dinghys on the river on several days. His poor family must be in bits.

 

[MadeleineMaxwell]

Taxis are often very expensive, but mostly are quite often non-existant in small towns and rural areas in the UK especially in the evenings.
Needless to say, no buses either. So unless your parents or friends give you a lift, there's no option but to walk.

Absolutely this, getting a taxi or buss in Chippenham after dark is nigh on impossible.

 

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River search for missing son continues as Oxfordshire teams called in to help

A major search investigation for a missing 21-year-old is continuing in Chippenham, as search and rescue teams from other counties are called in to…

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Nicola Bulley dive expert joins search for missing student

Sebastian Sailes has been missing for almost two weeks

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Sad news RiP Sebastian
Police divers, who have been searching a stretch of the River Avon in Chippenham following the disappearance of 21-year-old Sebastian Sailes, have sadly recovered a body.

Sebastian’s family have been informed of the latest development and our thoughts are with them at this extremely difficult time.

Formal identification will take place in due course.

Wiltshire Police Superintendent James Brain said: “This development will of course be devastating for Sebastian’s family.

“I would like to offer my sincere condolences, and I know that everyone involved in supporting this operation will also be thinking of Sebastian’s family.

“We will continue to offer our support over the coming days.
“I would ask that their privacy is respected.”

Sebastian was last seen walking along Lovers Walk in Chippenham at around 11.30pm on Thursday, February 27 after leaving the Black Horse Pub.

He is thought to have headed south on Avon Valley Walk towards his home in Notton.

Since he was reported missing, Wiltshire Police, volunteers from Wiltshire Search and Rescue, Lowland Rescue Oxfordshire, specialist support teams from other forces, local businesses and support charities have been working tirelessly to locate Sebastian.

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Sad news RiP Sebastian
Police divers, who have been searching a stretch of the River Avon in Chippenham following the disappearance of 21-year-old Sebastian Sailes, have sadly recovered a body.

Sebastian’s family have been informed of the latest development and our thoughts are with them at this extremely difficult time.

Formal identification will take place in due course.

Wiltshire Police Superintendent James Brain said: “This development will of course be devastating for Sebastian’s family.

“I would like to offer my sincere condolences, and I know that everyone involved in supporting this operation will also be thinking of Sebastian’s family.

“We will continue to offer our support over the coming days.
“I would ask that their privacy is respected.”

Sebastian was last seen walking along Lovers Walk in Chippenham at around 11.30pm on Thursday, February 27 after leaving the Black Horse Pub.

He is thought to have headed south on Avon Valley Walk towards his home in Notton.

Since he was reported missing, Wiltshire Police, volunteers from Wiltshire Search and Rescue, Lowland Rescue Oxfordshire, specialist support teams from other forces, local businesses and support charities have been working tirelessly to locate Sebastian.

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How tragic... RIP.

 

[johnlair]

Alot of young men ending up in rivers recently

 

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Chippenham: Sebastian Sailes' family pay tribute to him

The family of Sebastian Sailes say he had an "enthusiasm and passion for life".

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Family pays tribute to Sebastian Sailes.