Sussex Search & Rescue

16/10/2026

We continue to be concerned for 37-year-old Catherine, who remains missing from Essex.

Her car was discovered in the Eastbourne area on 3 September and there have been no reported sightings of her since.

Extensive enquiries have been made and we are appealing for anyone who has information to contact us.

Anyone who has seen Catherine, or knows of her whereabouts, is urged to dial 999 immediately, quoting serial 1483 of 03/09.

12/10/2026

09/10/2026

We’re concerned for Lilly-May, who is vulnerable and missing from Pound Hill in Crawley.

The 15-year-old is about 5’6”, has red hair tied in a bun and wears glasses.

She was last seen wearing a pink pyjama top with cats on, a pink cardigan and pink Crocs. She may have headphones with her and may be holding a soft toy.

Please call 999 if you see Lilly-May, quoting serial 1379 of 07/10.

09/10/2026

We are urgently seeking Leyla, 15, missing from Eastbourne.

Leyla was last seen on Wednesday, 7 October.

Leyla is 5’ 8” with dark blonde hair. She was last seen wearing a long beige jacket, grey joggers and Nike trainers.

She has links with Crawley, Brighton and Hove.

If you have seen Leyla or know of her whereabouts please call 999, quoting serial 233 of 08/10.

08/10/2026

🚨 CALLOUT | Sussex

Sussex Search & Rescue has been called out this evening to assist Sussex Police with the search for a missing person in the centre of the county.

Our volunteer search technicians are deploying to support the ongoing police operation and will remain available for as long as we are required.

For operational reasons, we won’t be sharing further details regarding the location or circumstances of the search at this time.

Every callout is a reminder that our team is made up entirely of volunteers, ready to respond when Sussex needs us — day or night, 365 days a year. 🔍

Please show your support for our volunteers by liking, sharing or following our page and helping more people learn about the work of Sussex Search & Rescue.

MissingPerson VolunteerSearchAndRescue Volunteers EastSussex Team999

08/10/2026

💚 A heartfelt thank you to Surrey Search & Rescue for assisting us on a recent search.

We’re grateful to your team for giving their time, skills and commitment to support our search effort. Working alongside our neighbouring teams means so much, and your help was greatly appreciated.

From everyone at Sussex Search and Rescue — thank you for being there. 🤝

Working together. Bringing the missing home.

06/10/2026

🚨 CALLOUT | Sussex

Sussex Search & Rescue has been called out this evening to assist Sussex Police with the search for a missing person in central Sussex.

Our volunteer search technicians are deploying to support the ongoing police operation and will remain available for as long as we are required.

For operational reasons, we won’t be sharing further details regarding the location or circumstances of the search at this time.

Every callout is a reminder that our team is made up entirely of volunteers, ready to respond when Sussex needs us — day or night, 365 days a year. 🔍

Please show your support for our volunteers by liking, sharing or following our page and helping more people learn about the work of Sussex Search & Rescue.

MissingPerson VolunteerSearchAndRescue Volunteers EastSussex Team999

05/10/2026

🚨 CALLOUT | East Sussex

Sussex Search & Rescue has been called out this evening to assist Sussex Police with the search for a missing person in the east of the county.

Our volunteer search technicians are deploying to support the ongoing police operation and will remain available for as long as we are required.

Every callout is a reminder that our team is made up entirely of volunteers, ready to respond when Sussex needs us — day or night, 365 days a year. 🔍

Please show your support for our volunteers by liking, sharing or following our page and helping more people learn about the work of Sussex Search & Rescue.

MissingPerson VolunteerSearchAndRescue Volunteers EastSussex Team999

05/10/2026

We are searching for missing Lily from Brighton.

The 38-year-old was last seen on Wednesday, 30 September in Cuckfield between 2.20pm and 2.30pm.

She’s 5’3” and she has grey shoulder-length, spikey styled hair, that is often worn in a bun. She was last seen wearing a black top, black shorts with a green/yellow fluorescent band down the side and carrying a large bag.

She also has links to Eastbourne and to Littlehampton.

If you see Lilly or know of her whereabouts, please 999 immediately quoting serial 96 of 07/10.

02/10/2026

A huge thank you to Dai Thomas from Black Dog Adventure Training for providing excellent Outdoor First Aid training for SUSSAR volunteers over the summer.

The training was practical, engaging and highly relevant to the challenging environments our volunteers can find themselves working in. It’s a valuable part of keeping our team safe, prepared and confident when responding to incidents across Sussex.

Black Dog Adventure Training runs courses every month, so if you’re looking to improve your first aid skills in any environment, check out daithomas.org.uk for upcoming dates and details.

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