Latest on the search for missing student Ethan

Officers investigating the disappearance of student Ethan Peters will search for him on land and water this weekend.

The underwater search of the River Foss has concluded today (Friday) and the underwater search team will return to York on Sunday (October 9).

On Saturday, police officers will carry out ground searches of Ethan’s usual known route home from the city centre. Although it is not known if he took this route, this activity forms part of the overall search for Ethan.

Extensive CCTV enquiries are continuing to help piece together a time-line of Ethan’s last movements. The information from these enquiries will help to inform further searches for Ethan.

The last known sighting of Ethan was at 11.55pm on Sunday 2 October 2016, on Coney Street, York.

Have you seen Ethan?

Ethan Peters is slim, 175 cms (5ft 7in) tall and has dark brown hair. He was last seen wearing glasses, jeans or chinos, a black jacket and a navy blue polo shirt.

North Yorkshire Police are appealing for anyone who has seen someone matching Mr Peters’ description, or who knows of his whereabouts, to get in touch immediately by calling 101.

Please quote incident number 12160180683.