Thomas, aged 55 at the time, was last seen by staff at his supported accommodation placement in Camden, London, on 2nd July 2016.
Since then, Thomas was sighted at a Salvation Army kitchen in Liverpool between late 2018 and early 2019. He may go by the alias ‘Jackson’.
Police are concerned for Thomas’ welfare due to his medical needs. He is considered ‘vulnerable’.
At the time of his disappearance, Thomas was described as black, with grey hair and a beard, and brown eyes. It is unknown what he was wearing at the time.
Thomas has links to Liverpool.
Marking Thomas’ tenth missing anniversary, A/DCI Andrew Thomson of Metropolitan Police, Central North Local Missing Hub, shared the following statement:
“Officers from Central North Local Missing Hub would like to hear from anyone who knew Thomas or saw him in the period leading up to his disappearance, or has information about his movements, associates or circumstances around that time. Ten years is a significant milestone, but the passage of time does not diminish our determination to establish what happened.
“We know that people move on and circumstances change and evolve. Information which may have seemed insignificant ten years ago could now be the key to progressing our investigation. Anyone who may have seen Thomas, or may know of his whereabouts, is asked to contact Metropolitan Police on 101, quoting reference 01/1076838/24.”
To help the search, the public can visit Thomas’ appeal on the Missing People website here, from where they can report a sighting, download his missing appeal as a poster, and share it as widely as possible via Facebook, Twitter, and in public spaces.
Missing People’s Publicity Officer, Ndella Senghore, said:
“If anyone has any information about Thomas’ disappearance, they can also contact Missing People’s Helpline.
“Thomas, if you are reading this, please get in touch. You can call us on 116 000. Our service is non-judgemental, confidential, and free. We just want to provide you with the support you need and help you to be safe.
“Our Helpline is here to support people who are missing, thinking of going missing, and for loved ones who are left behind. The helpline is free and confidential and is operated by trained staff and volunteers.
“Sightings and information about any missing person can also be given anonymously through the Missing People website at https://www.missingpeople.org.uk/sightings-and-giving-information-2.”
