Left : Nettles, circa 1996; Bottom Right: Progressed to age 23 & to 27
Left : Nettles, circa 1996; Bottom Right: Progressed to age 23 & to 27
Name: Damien Richard Nettles
Case Classification: Endangered Missing
Missing Since: November 2, 1996
Location Last Seen: Gurnard, Isle of Wight, United Kingdom
Date of Birth: June 21, 1980
Age: 16 years old
Race: White
Gender: Male
Height: 6'3" (191 cm)
Weight: 180 lbs (82 kg).
Hair Color: Brown
Eye Color: Brown
Nickname/Alias: Damo
Distinguishing Marks/Features: At the time of his disappearance he had short hair but favored a longer style & may now have a "goatee" style beard. He is slim & tall for his age with long arms & legs. Small scar under his chin.
Dentals: Unknown
Fingerprints: Unknown
DNA: Unknown
Clothing: Blue jeans, black fleece top and blue speckled jumper.
Jewelry: Unknown
Additional Personal Items: Unknown
Nettles was last seen about midnight on a wet & stormy night in the Cowes area of the Isle of White on November 2, 1996.
He was last seen in person in a fish & chip shop but was identified later alone, on CCTV in the town; he has not been seen since. Despite a major police investigation, covering numerous possible outcomes, the whereabouts of Damien remains unknown.
Damien has a great sense of humor & is an accomplished musician, playing guitar & trombone with hopes of starting a band. He also enjoys computer games, sea fishing and sometimes uses weights or body building equipment.
He had a good relationship with his family & friends at the time of his disappearance. They are convinced Damien was abducted.
Agency Name: Hertfordshire Constabulary
Agency Contact Person: N/A
Agency Phone Number: +44 (0) 1707 638304
Agency E-Mail: N/A
Agency Case Number: UK41210680
National Center for Missing & Exploited Children
Missing: Damien Nettles
Damien Nettles
Hampshire Constabulary Online
BBC News 10/24/06
Missing People
Added: Prior to 2011; Last Updated: 08-23-2021 - By: Htmlcnvtr
Questions or comments? Please contact appropriate member of the Area Team
** Listed information is from the time of disappearance.
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