Thousands of people in the UK are searching for a missing loved one.
With help from missingpeople.org.uk, we have compiled a list of all the people currently missing in Essex.
A spokesman from Missing People said: "Missing People is the only charity in the UK which is dedicated to bringing missing children and adults back together with their families.
"Some missing people you will have heard of, but many more you won’t. For their families, life can feel like a desperate and unbearable struggle as they wait for days or even years.
"That’s why we are here for missing people and their families, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, to provide free and confidential support by phone, text or email."
If you know the whereabouts of anyone on the list, please call 116 000.
If you are worried about the safety of anyone on the list, call police on 101 or 999 if it is an emergency.
If you are reading this and feature on the list, Missing People provides free, confidential support to help you, whatever your situation. You can call them at any time on 116 000.
Alternatively, email 116000@missingpeople.org.uk
For more information, visit missingpeople.org.uk
Khaled Laterche
Age at disappearance: 14
Missing Since: 24-Sep-2018
Missing from: Thurrock, Essex
Reference No: 18-004990
Anthony Stammers
Age at disappearance: 27
Missing Since: 27-May-2012
Missing from: Colchester, Essex
Reference No: 12-001452
Nhu Phan
Age at disappearance: 15
Missing Since: 22-Jun-2018
Missing from: Hornchurch, Essex
Reference No: 18-004323
Andrew Risk
Age at disappearance: 53
Missing Since: 16-Jul-2018
Missing from: Harlow, Essex
Reference No: 18-003672
Mohammed Naser
Age at disappearance: 18
Missing Since: 09-Jun-2016
Missing from: Thurrock, Essex
Reference No: 16-003119
Walter Routh
Age at disappearance: 65
Missing Since: 06-Feb-2005
Missing from: Leigh On Sea, Essex
Reference No: 05-001066
Teodros Woldeyes
Age at disappearance: 16
Missing Since: 04-Jun-2014
Missing from: Harlow, Essex
Reference No: 14-002487
Comments: Our rules
We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused.
Please report any comments that break our rules.
Read the rules here