Waltham Forest Man Appeal Relaunched on 9th Anniversary

Locate International Urgently Expand Appeal Following a Year of Intense Investigation, Launching Unique Lost Contact Collection

Today marks the 9th anniversary of the tragic accident that claimed the life of a man believed to be from the North of England and Locate International has released an urgent update on the year-long, intensive investigation into the mysterious case of a man previously thought to be called Brian Wallace.

The man, who remains unidentified to this day, was killed in an accident in Walthamstow, London, on Thursday, January 22, 2015. Since our last appeal, our volunteers have been at the forefront, delving into over 400 potential 'Brian Wallaces' exploring various name variations, and tirelessly pursuing leads - all to no avail.

CEO and Founder, Dave Grimstead, emphasises the unique nature of the situation:

"The reality remains: we have no news, no progress, and no resolution. What sets this case apart is not just the tragic circumstances surrounding his death, but the extraordinary efforts of our volunteers."

In the last year, Locate International volunteers have expanded their search to include other missing person listings and 'lost contact' records, thoroughly exploring potential matches, and have scoured social media and online forums.

In a move to pivot their investigation, and to pursue this angle further, Locate International is inviting members of the public to submit details about individuals who they have lost contact with over the years, who may in some way resemble this man. Submissions can be made anonymously if preferred, online, via a QR code, or through the charity’s social media pages.

Grimstead adds:

"The fact that we possess photographs of the man and potential first and second names makes this investigation unlike any other in our history, but we now need to look beyond these names. As we mark 9 years since his death, we want to reiterate that he has not been forgotten, but we do need to look more broadly."

Locate are urging people across the North of England to submit names / details of the following:

• Men born between 1945-1955 who may have become unaccounted for, or estranged from their families

• Men who you have lost touch with who match the description of ‘Brian Wallace’

• Individuals who would now be in their late 60sr 70s

• Those who might have relocated from the North to London

• Possibly with a background in the building trade

The public is asked to reflect on family histories, neighbours, relatives, friends, ex-colleagues and contacts. If there's even the slightest chance that someone may be linked to this case, even if just to rule them out, Locate International invites the public to come forward.

For those who wish to participate in the campaign, you can access it here or using the link detailed below.

The form is designed to be accessible and confidential, and your contribution could hold the key to solving this decade-long mystery.

In a closing statement, Grimstead added:

"He deserves to be remembered and properly laid to rest, and we will not stop searching until we achieve that.”