COPS have found a body in the search for young man who went missing last month.
Wiltshire Police say divers searching for Sebastian Sailes, 21, who vanished after leaving a pub in Chippenham on 27 February, had recovered a body on Tuesday afternoon.
SWNSWiltshire Police have confirmed that divers searching for Sebastian Sailes have recovered a body[/caption]
Chippenham PoliceThe 21-year-old was last seen at around 11.30pm on February 27 at Lovers Walk in Chippenham[/caption]
“This development will of course be devastating for Sebastian’s family,” Wiltshire Police Superintendent James Brain said.
“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.”
Blond-haired Sebastian was last seen leaving the Black Horse Pub in Chippenham, Wiltshire, at about 11.30pm on February 27.
CCTV footage then captured the young man heading towards Lovers Walk.
Cops believe Sebastian went south along Avon Valley Walk towards his home address in Notton.
It is then believed he may have walked towards Rowden Hill, said the force.
In a heartbreaking plea, Sebastian’s family previously said: “We are a very close family and are all extremely anxious and praying for the safe return of our much-loved son Sebastian.
“We are unbelievably grateful for the efforts of the police and all the amazing volunteers.
“The public support has been heart-warming, and we appeal to anyone who may have information to contact Wiltshire Police immediately, in the hope that our beautiful boy is returned to us safe and sound.”
County Chief Inspector Ben Huggins said in the latest statement: “We continue to appeal for anyone who may have seen Sebastian or have knowledge of his whereabouts to get in touch.
“Many of our enquiries have taken place around the river but we are also investigating the possibility that he has made his way towards Rowden Hill and through the new estates.”
Chippenham PoliceSebastian was last seen leaving the Black Horse Pub in Chippenham on February 27[/caption]
Wiltshire Search and RescueThe disappearance sparked a major search operation[/caption] Published: [#item_custom_pubDate]
