£20,000 reward offered for information on Alex Sloley missing since 2008
Metropolitan Police renew appeal 18 years after Islington teenager vanished, citing gang exploitation at the time
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A £20,000 reward is being offered for information that could help find Alex Sloley, who vanished from his Islington home 18 years ago. Sloley was 16 when he was reported missing on 8 August 2008. Despite extensive searches and public appeals, he has never been found.
Exploitation linked to disappearance
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Detective Chief Inspector Sarb Kaur, who is leading the investigation, said police believe Sloley was a victim of exploitation at the time he went missing. She told reporters he was being coerced into criminal activity by gangs operating in the area.
We are aware that at the time he went missing, Alex was a victim of exploitation and was being coerced into criminality by gangs in the area.
Detective Chief Inspector Sarb Kaur, Metropolitan Police
Kaur appealed directly to anyone who may have been involved with gangs in North London around 2008. She said individuals with information would not face repercussions for coming forward. The reward is intended to encourage witnesses who may have hesitated to speak previously.
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Police efforts and public appeals
Since Sloley’s disappearance, police have reviewed CCTV footage, taken statements from family and friends, and issued multiple public appeals. Officers have also followed up on hundreds of reported sightings across London, none of which have led to his discovery.
Sloley was described as approximately 5 feet 5 inches tall, of medium build, with blue eyes. Police have circulated images of him from 2008, as well as age-progressed images showing how he might look at 34. Kaur said the investigation remains active and solvable.
How to provide information
Anyone with information about Sloley’s disappearance can contact the investigation team on 07860 369 603 or call 101. Information can also be submitted online via the Metropolitan Police website. Anonymous tips can be shared with Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
Questions this report answers
+How long has Alex Sloley been missing?
Alex Sloley was reported missing on 8 August 2008, making it 18 years since his disappearance. He was 16 years old at the time and has not been seen since.
+What is the reward for information about Alex Sloley?
The Metropolitan Police are offering a £20,000 reward for information that could lead to finding Alex Sloley or explain his disappearance. The reward aims to encourage witnesses to come forward.
+Who is leading the investigation into Alex Sloley’s disappearance?
Detective Chief Inspector Sarb Kaur is leading the investigation. She has stated that police believe Sloley was exploited by gangs at the time he went missing.
+How can someone provide information about Alex Sloley?
Information can be shared with the Metropolitan Police by calling 07860 369 603 or 101, or submitting details online. Anonymous tips can be given to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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