Family appeals for missing Preston man after eight years

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 19 Oct, 07:01 · Archive

Steven Durand, from Preston, has been missing since October 2018, with his family releasing a video appeal eight years on.

Steven Durand, a Preston man aged 31, disappeared nearly eight years ago and his family have released a video appeal marking the anniversary. He was last seen in person by family in Chorley on 19 October 2018 and reported missing on 28 October. Police believe he travelled by train to Manchester on 20 October, the day he was last captured on CCTV.

His last confirmed movements were recorded at a Bargain Booze store on Bolton Road in Swinton at 7am and later at a Premier store on Agecroft Road in Pendlebury at 11am. After that point, all communication and financial activity ceased. Steven is described as mixed race, 5ft 10in tall, of medium to stocky build with cropped dark hair. He has mild cerebral palsy and walks with a limp.

In the video appeal, his niece Ayesha said: 'I was only 12 at the time, but I'm glad that I got to spend those years with him. It's just not the same without him.' The family said they remain 'desperate for answers' and stated: 'We love him very much and he's in our hearts and thoughts forever. We hope he's safe and sees this appeal.' The Lancashire Telegraph reports that Steven's mother, Christine, has previously expressed concerns about his mental health care prior to his disappearance.

How it is being reported

• Family appeal for man missing for nearly eight yearsAfter nearly eight years without seeing him, Steven Durand's family say they are "desperate for answers".BBC Lancashire · 19 Oct, 06:38
• Family's heartbreaking plea for answers eight years after man vanishedPreston man Steven Durand’s family are appealing for answers eight years after his disappearance, with his niece Ayesha sharing an emotional video to renew the searchLancashire Telegraph · 19 Oct, 05:00

In this story: Steven Durand · Preston · Chorley · Manchester · Swinton · Pendlebury · Missing People charity

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