Huge emergency response in major search for missing man in Chippenham

Several emergency services have joined the hunt for a missing man last seen at a Chippenham pub.

Sebastian, 21, was last seen on the evening of Thursday, February 27, around 11:30pm leaving the Black Horse Pub.

Police say he was then seen on CCTV heading towards Lovers Walk and have since confirmed he is from Notton.

Several emergency agencies, including Wiltshire Search and Rescue, the Severn Area Rescue Association, and others, have joined the search. Teams have been sent “on land, water, and in the air”.

Photos shot on Saturday, March 1 show that a massive operation is underway.

Police have also published CCTV photographs as they continue their urgent search for the missing man.
Sebastian is characterized as white, roughly 5ft 10in height, slender body, with blonde/brown hair and a long fringe.
He was last seen dressed in a gray pullover, blue pants, a beige fur-lined jacket, and white Adidas trainers with a Velcro strap across the top.

Earlier, Wiltshire Police Chief Inspector Ben Huggins stated: “Sebastian’s disappearance is out of character, and we and his family are deeply worried about his well-being.

“We are actively undertaking several lines of inquiry to find him.

“We are collaborating with Wiltshire Search and Rescue and currently have extensive specialist resources in place to locate him, so we would like to ask the public not to speculate and to allow us to conduct our investigations.”

“If you see Sebastian, or know anything about his whereabouts or disappearance, please report it on 999 quoting log 141 of yesterday’s date.”

A spokesperson for Wiltshire Search and Rescue added: “Our callout from yesterday in Chippenham continues, with support from Severn Area Rescue Association, Avon & Somerset Search and Rescue, and Hampshire Search and Rescue Dogs, as well as specialist search officers from Wiltshire Police and technical advice from the Environment Agency.”

“We have resources deployed on land, water, and in the air to maximize our chances of locating Sebastian.

“Over 50 volunteers have come from across the region to search in some very challenging locations.”