Jay Slater investigation latest as TV detective uncovers 'important information' about his last movements

Former cop turned TV investigator Mark Williams-Thomas, conducting his own probe into the disappearance of 19-year-old Jay Slater, has claimed to have unearthed 'important information' about the teenager's last known whereabouts. Jay, from Lancashire, mysteriously disappeared on the morning of June 17 after reportedly staying at a secluded Airbnb in Masca, over 30km away from where he had attended a music festival the previous night.

On Sunday, June 30, it was announced that after nearly two weeks the official ground search for Jay, which involved mountain rescue teams, police, fire crews and volunteers, along with support from drones, helicopters and sniffer dogs, had been suspended.

Leading the investigation, the Civil Guard stated that officers would continue to follow up on any leads or other information received - but the active operations that have been underway since June 17 when the young apprentice bricklayer was reported missing would come to a halt.

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TV investigator Mark Williams-Thomas, who personally travelled to the Spanish island to meet with Jay's family and pledged to 'get them answers', has now posted an update on social media as his investigations persist, reports the Manchester Evening News. He disclosed that he had conversed with 'key witnesses' to construct a 'highly detailed account of Jay's movements' on the day before, and the day of, his disappearance on June 16 and 17 and had discovered 'significant background information'.

Posting on X, he shared: "Although the police search in the mountains and around Masca has concluded, the police investigation into Jay Slater's disappearance remains ongoing. In regard to our investigation we have been able to speak to important witnesses and now have a very detailed picture of Jays movements over 16 and 17th [of June] along with important background information."

He continued: "We still have a number of outstanding actions , but have given the family a preliminary breakdown of findings. In light of the police search ending. I have suggested the family should use the GoFundMe money to continue the search using experts in searching. I would appeal again, if you have any 'direct information' having spoken to Jay or anyone that was with him over night 16/17th and have not yet been in contact please do so."

The former officer previously held a press conference on the island on Wednesday, June 26, during which he made a direct plea for the two men who Jay stayed with at the Airbnb to come forward and announced the opening of a new hotline number for the public to call with information. A Civil Guard spokesperson said on Sunday: "The search operation has now finished although the case remains open."

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