Search for missing Cuxton boy last seen four days ago expanded into woodland

The search for a missing boy from Cuxton has been expanded after he was last seen four days ago. James Gibbons, 16, was last seen in the village near Rochester on Saturday (November 9).

Following an extensive review of CCTV footage in the area, officers now know James walked into an alleyway off Woodhurst Close at 12.52pm. He then continued in the direction of Cuxton Woods.

The teenager is described as being around 5ft 11ins with brown hair. He also wears braces on his teeth and has a scar on the right-hand side of the back of his head, that is described as being similar in shape to a question mark.

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James is believed to have been wearing brown tracksuit bottoms, a grey Hollister hooded pullover, a white shirt with a light brown/blue chequered pattern, black socks and black material trainers.

Chief Inspector Garry Cook said: "We are continuing our search for James and have a number of specialist teams on the ground. We are also using expertise from partner agencies and volunteers from Kent Search and Rescue.

"Officers now know James walked along the alleyway towards Cuxton Woods and we are now seeking more sightings. I’d like to once again urge residents with private CCTV and drivers with dashcam to check for footage that may show him after 1pm on Saturday, November 9.

"Our searches have included rural and wooded areas around the village and we are asking dog walkers, hikers and horse riders to continue looking out for James. Anyone who sees anything they think may be relevant is urged call us urgently."

Anyone with information should call us on 999, quoting reference 09-1043.