Found Deceased UK - Gabriel Pol, 53, from Hangleton, Hove, Sussex, last seen on CCTV on Brighton Pier around 11.45am, 24 March 2023

[MsMiniSleuth]

Police have issued a public appeal for help finding a Hove man who has disappeared.

Gabriel Pol was last seen this morning (Friday 24 March) and this afternoon Sussex Police took to social media to post a plea for help finding him.

The force said: “We’re very concerned for Gabriel Pol who is missing from Hove.

“Gabriel, 53, was last seen in the Hangleton area around 9.20am on Friday.

“He is white, of slim build, with short grey hair, wears glasses and is thought to be wearing navy blue jeans and black trainers.

“He may have headed into Brighton but could be anywhere in the area.

“Please keep an eye out for him and call 999 immediately if you spot him, quoting serial 367 of 24/03.”

Hove man missing

Police have issued a public appeal for help finding a Hove man who has disappeared. Gabriel Pol was last seen this morning (Friday 24 March) and this afternoon Sussex Police took to social media to post a plea for help finding him. The force said: “We’re very concerned for Gabriel Pol who is...

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[MsMiniSleuth]

Police searching for a missing man from Hove have released a new CCTV picture. Gabriel Pol was last seen on security footage on Brighton Pier at around 11.45am on Friday, March 24.

Police now say they are "very concerned" about Gabriel's welfare. Anyone who spots him is now being asked to dial 999 as soon as possible.

New CCTV image of missing Hove man last seen on Brighton Pier

Gabriel Pol was last seen on Friday, March 24

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[annpats]

How do the police know he is missing?
It didn't really say who he was reported missing by.
Does he have family he didn't return to?
Or a job he didn't turn up to?

 

[MsMiniSleuth]

There is probably more to it that hasn't been said, ie mental health issues.

When these appeals are issued just a few hours after someone last being seen, it's usually because of concerns of self-harm.

 

[annpats]

There is probably more to it that hasn't been said, ie mental health issues.

When these appeals are issued just a few hours after someone last being seen, it's usually because of concerns of self-harm.

I did wonder if that may be the case.
But sadly, sometimes you just have to let people be. The police aren't social services.
Let's hope he'll turn up in a few days once he's got his head together a bit.

 

[MsMiniSleuth]

Gabriel Pol was seen on CCTV in the area of Brighton Pier around 11:45am on Friday (March 24), Brighton and Hove Police said.

A police spokesperson said: “We continue to search for Gabriel as we are very concerned for his welfare. He is white, of slim build, with short grey hair and wears glasses.”

https://www.sussexexpress.co.uk/news/call-999-if-you-see-this-man-last-spotted-on-brighton-pier-4079732

 

[grey345]

Last seen on the pier doesn't sound promising. Hope he’s okay.

 

[StillDiggin]

Really sad news. RIP Gabriel.

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[MsMiniSleuth]

A body found on a beach in Brighton yesterday (March 26) is believed to be the body of a 53-year-old man from the city. Sussex Police confirmed that the body was recovered on Rottingdean beach shortly before 8.30am yesterday and that they believe it is the body of missing Gabriel Pol.

Formal identification is yet to take place however Sussex Police have been in contact with Gabriel's family and have said their thoughts are with them. The death is not being treated as suspicious.

A spokesperson for Sussex Police said: "We are sad to report that a body of man was recovered on Rottingdean beach in Brighton at just before 8.30am on Sunday (26 March). Although formal identification is yet to take place, the body is believed to be that of missing man Gabriel Pol, 53, from Brighton."

Body found on beach believed to be missing Sussex man

The body was recovered shortly before 8.30am yesterday (March 26)

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