It has been a year since Jack O’Sullivan went missing on a cold and snowy night in Bristol. The 23-year-old went to a house party in the Hotwells area of Bristol but did not make it home.
Jack, who was 22 at the time, was last seen in the early hours of Saturday, March 2, 2024. Almost a year to the day, Avon and Somerset Police are continuing to urge anyone with relevant information on his whereabouts to come forward.
Investigating officers believe the last likely sighting of Jack was along Bennett Way slip road at 3.38am. He was heading in the direction of Bristol city centre.
Jack had earlier been spotted on CCTV walking around the Cumberland Basin and below the Plimsoll Swing Bridge. An investigation was launched immediately after his disappearance with almost 20 police departments involved over the following weeks and months.
However, there has still been no breakthrough and his family are desperate for answers. Anyone who saw anything which could help the investigation should contact the force immediately.
Assistant Chief Constable Joanne Hall said: “It has been one year since Jack’s disappearance, and I want to recognise the pain his family continues to go through. Our collective thoughts remain with them during this very difficult time.
“Anniversaries provide an important opportunity to look back and reflect. A lot can happen in a year and things which may not looked significant at the time may look different with the passage of time.
“Do you remember what you were doing that cold, snowy day in March 2024? You may recall seeing something which, on the surface, seemed unimportant, but may be an important piece of information for us to know. Do you remember seeing anything on your journey, whether you were walking in the area or travelling on the roads.
“Our investigation has been extensive, with resources utilised from more than 30 different teams and organisations, including support from colleagues within the fire service, HM Coastguard and the National Police Air Service (NPAS). This includes seeking independent advice, support and guidance from experts at the National Crime Agency, an experienced Police Search Advisor from a neighbouring force and an independent oceanographer.
“Our dive team has searched the river from Avonmouth through to Conham River Park. Officers, including those with our mounted team, dog unit and drone unit, have searched in water and on land, especially in the wider area where Jack was last seen, including the Hotwells, Ashton and North Somerset areas.
“We have kept an open mind throughout this investigation and regularly review our various hypothesis around Jack’s disappearance.
“As the year has progressed, we’ve exhausted multiple lines of enquiry and we’d like to thank the public for their help so far in coming forward with information. We ask you again to please, cast your mind back to this time last year and think about any detail which may help us.”