Police re-appeal for help in tracing Adam Hastings and Reece Upton, both 28, who are wanted in connection with a number of sexual offences reported by teenage boy in Newbury

Police are continuing to appeal for the public’s help in tracing two men who are wanted from Newbury in connection with a number of sexual offences reported by a teenager.

Adam Hastings and Reece Upton, both aged 28, went missing around 3pm on Thursday, June 13 and were last seen in Devizes in Wiltshire on Wednesday, June 19.

New CCTV images captured in Devizes in Wiltshire on Wednesday, June 19
New CCTV images captured in Devizes in Wiltshire on Wednesday, June 19

They were last seen wearing the clothing in the new CCTV images above and have links to the Wiltshire and Gloucestershire areas.

The victim, a boy in his teens, is receiving ongoing support by specially trained officers.

Have you seen Adam Hastings or Reece Upton?

DCI Emily Evans said: “We have been continuing our enquiries with our partners in Wiltshire to locate Adam Hastings and Reece Upton and are appealing for the public’s help.

“Hastings and Upton are wanted in relation to sexual offences in Newbury between April 21 and June 13.

“They were last seen at a shop in Devizes on Wednesday with a distinctive Bershka brand drawstring bag.

Reece Upton
Adam Hastings

“If you see Hastings or Upton, we advise members of the public to not approach them and call 999.

“If you know where they are or may have seen them, please call 101 or make a report on our website, quoting reference number 43240279403/ 54240070489.

“Alternatively, you can provide information anonymously to the independent charity, Crimestoppers, by calling 0800 555 111 or via its website.”