Find Steven Cook - Missing in Malia, Crete, since September 2005
Steven Cook went missing in Malia, Crete, on the night of 31st August / September 1st 2005 on the first day of his holiday. This website is dedicated to bringing Steve home, telling people about our search for Steve, his possible circumstances, and informing anybody that is going to holiday in crete, or knows someone that may live there, how they can help to bring Steven home through sparing just a few minutes of their time whilst there. Click here if you want to help bring our much loved and much missed son, brother and uncle home.
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Update: 5th Dec 2012
Family visit Crete to follow up possible homeless lead
Following a BBC Northwest appeal on the 7th aniversary of Steve's disappearence, a lady contacted the family about a potential sighting. Earlier in the year the lady had been holidaying in Stalis, the location of other potential sightings from 2005, and had seen a beggar regularly visiting local businesses opposite the apartments that she was staying in. Unaware of Steve's case at the time that she was staying there, she contacted us following the appeal as she thought it was strange, as this person didn't speak Greek, may have had some form of injury , and that on recollection there's a possibility this person may have been Steve.
When going to Stalis to follow up this potential sighting detailed, the family then got another piece of information from an english ex-pat worker. In 2011 her son was on the way back from a party in Heraklion when he noticed a homeless person sleeping on a bench. This homeless man, seemingly in his late 20's, and in a dishevelled state of dress with a beard and long hair, was speaking in clear English in his sleep.
Upon contacting the British consulate we were informed that they are not aware of any UK citizens currently homeless on the island. We are now focusing upon contacting local authorities, charities and resources that can assist us in following up on this potential line of enquiry.
Family visit Crete to follow up possible homeless lead
Following a BBC Northwest appeal on the 7th aniversary of Steve's disappearence, a lady contacted the family about a potential sighting. Earlier in the year the lady had been holidaying in Stalis, the location of other potential sightings from 2005, and had seen a beggar regularly visiting local businesses opposite the apartments that she was staying in. Unaware of Steve's case at the time that she was staying there, she contacted us following the appeal as she thought it was strange, as this person didn't speak Greek, may have had some form of injury , and that on recollection there's a possibility this person may have been Steve.
When going to Stalis to follow up this potential sighting detailed, the family then got another piece of information from an english ex-pat worker. In 2011 her son was on the way back from a party in Heraklion when he noticed a homeless person sleeping on a bench. This homeless man, seemingly in his late 20's, and in a dishevelled state of dress with a beard and long hair, was speaking in clear English in his sleep.
Upon contacting the British consulate we were informed that they are not aware of any UK citizens currently homeless on the island. We are now focusing upon contacting local authorities, charities and resources that can assist us in following up on this potential line of enquiry.
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New appeal for information on BBC's Missing programme
May 9th 2011
Steven's case was today featured on the BBC's Missing programme. It is hoped that this new appeal, which also included the first ever airing of an age progression image, will provide a timely reminder for anyone visiting Crete this summer to keep their eyes and ears peeled for Steve or anyone that they feel may be him. If you you are visiting Crete this year please spare 5 minutes of your time to download a poster that you can distribute whilst over there.
The family would like to thank everyone at Leopard films and the BBC for their support and also the many people who have sent kind messages of support. We truly do not walk alone.
UK residents can view the episode of Missing here.
May 9th 2011
Steven's case was today featured on the BBC's Missing programme. It is hoped that this new appeal, which also included the first ever airing of an age progression image, will provide a timely reminder for anyone visiting Crete this summer to keep their eyes and ears peeled for Steve or anyone that they feel may be him. If you you are visiting Crete this year please spare 5 minutes of your time to download a poster that you can distribute whilst over there.
The family would like to thank everyone at Leopard films and the BBC for their support and also the many people who have sent kind messages of support. We truly do not walk alone.
UK residents can view the episode of Missing here.