Philip Harris disappeared in 1999 after telling his foster parents he was going to spend the night at a friend’s house, West Midlands police said. Despite media calls in Birmingham and Manchester, where he had family ties, there have been no confirmed appearances for Philip since he left his home in St Eleanors Close, West Bromwich, on the morning of 28 July 1999. His disappearance remains a mystery The current occupants of the property being searched at St Paul’s Road, Smethwick, West Midlands, have nothing to do with the search and have been temporarily housed, police said. #CALL | The disappearance of #Sandwell teenager Phillip Harris almost 23 years ago has remained a mystery since he told his family he was going to spend the night at a friend’s house and never returned. More ⬇️ – West Midlands Police (@WMPolice) April 1, 2022 Detective Inspector Jim Chert said: “Unfortunately, there has been no evidence of life for Philip all these years and we need to explore all the information we have to see if we can find out what happened to him. “We contacted Phillip’s family and informed them of our inquiries. “Although almost 23 years have passed, we are sure that someone holds the key to Phillip’s disappearance and we will urge anyone with information to contact us.” “We love him and we miss him” Phillip’s family said in a statement: “We think of Phillip every day. We love him and we miss him more than words can say. “If anyone has any information about what happened to Philip or where he may be, please let the police know. “Although he has been missing for many years, we are still desperate to find out where Philip is so we can close a little.” Information can be obtained via live chat on the West Midlands Police website or by contacting the Crimestoppers anonymously.
