Missing: How do families cope?
Andrew Gosden update, December 3, 2008: Last week we asked you to look out for two missing people - and we 
might just have some good news on one of them. Fifteen-year-old Andrew Gosden went missing 15 months ago from his home in South Yorkshire and had not been seen since.
However, police in the Midlands may be on to something. They're desperate to hear again from a man who saw Andrew's picture on The One Show and strongly believes he's seen him in Shrewsbury.
The man tried to leave details at Leominster police station - and we think the same man's now written to us. What he hasn't done is leave a name or contact details of his own.
So, if you are that man, please go into any police station in the country and tell them what you know. The Missing People number is 0500 700 700.
See below for more information on Andrew, and useful weblinks.
November 26, 2008: Tonight The One Show highlighted the 210,000 people who go missing in the UK every year, and the pain felt by the families that they leave behind.
The film focussed on two missing persons - Andrew Gosden, just 14 when he disappeared from his home in Doncaster last year. And Sean Durkin who went missing back in 1993 when he ran into serious financial struggles.
Andrew's parents shared their story and told us of the pain of "not knowing".
Glenis Durkin, Sean's wife, was left to pick up the pieces after he vanished from her life. Fifteen years on, she says she has never lost hope that Sean will one day come back into her life.
Andrew Gosden
Andrew has been missing from Doncaster, South Yorkshire, since 14 September 2007. Although he was seen on CCTV footage at King's Cross Station in London later that morning, he has not been heard from since.
His family are extremely worried for Andrew's safety and they urge him to get in touch. He can call the Runaway Helpline on Freefone 0808 800 7070 where he can get confidential help and support from the Missing People charity.
Andrew, who has since turned 15, is 5ft 4in tall, of slim build with collar length, light brown hair and brown eyes. He wears strong prescription glasses and was last seen wearing a black T-shirt and jeans, and carrying a black canvas satchel with patches of rock/metal bands on it.
Sean Durkin
Sean has been missing from his home in Bradstock, Dorset, since 9 May 1993. Despite enquiries he has not been heard from since and his current whereabouts remain a mystery. There is great concern for Sean's welfare as it has been so long since he was last seen. He is urged to get in touch with someone, even if it is just to say that he is OK. He can call the confidential service Message ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ on 0800 700 740 where he can get help and support from the Missing People charity. He can also leave a message for his loved ones that we can forward on his behalf. He does not have to say where he is if he does not wish to. Now 55, Sean is 6ft 1in tall and has blue eyes and brown hair.
Missing People is the charity featured in the film. It works with young runaways, missing and unidentified people. Missing People can be contacted on 0500 700 700. They also have a Runaway Helpline - Freefone 0808 800 70 70 & text service 80234. Their website is: .
Do you know the pain of being left behind by a missing person? How do families cope?
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