Police request public's help find missing Edward Osborne's blue Skoda

Police searching for missing Framlingham man Edward Osborne are asking the public to look out for his blue Skoda around Ipswich and Woodbridge's rivers and woodland areas.

Edward Osborne's missing car is a blue Skoda
Edward Osborne's missing car is a blue Skoda

The big picture: Edward, 43, from Framlingham, was last heard from at 17:30 on Tuesday 14 January. Police are particularly keen to locate his blue Skoda, registration CX11 ZBP, which remains missing.

Edward Osborne's missing car is a blue Skoda
Police searching for missing Edward Osborne are asking the public to look out for his blue Skoda, registration CX11 ZBP, around Ipswich and Woodbridge's rivers and woodland areas (Suffolk Constabulary )

Why it matters: Officers and family members are very concerned for Edward's welfare, with searches now focusing on specific areas where public help could be crucial.

Where to look:

  • River Orwell coastline and surrounding areas
  • River Deben coastline
  • Woodland areas around Ipswich
  • Woodland areas around Woodbridge

Description: Edward is described as:

  • White
  • 6ft tall
  • Slim build
  • Has a large tattoo of a raven on his upper right arm
Edward Osborne
Edward Osborne (Suffolk Constabulary)

He was last seen wearing:

  • Blue padded coat
  • Black hoody with orange writing
  • Blue jeans
  • Black and white Converse-style trainers
  • Black woollen hat

How to report information:

  • Emergency: Call 999
  • Non-emergency: Call 101
  • Online: Submit information via Suffolk Police website
  • Live Chat: Available through Suffolk Police website

Bottom line: Dog walkers and residents in the Ipswich and Woodbridge areas are being urged to stay alert and report any sightings of Edward or his blue Skoda (CX11 ZBP) immediately.

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