Kos, Greece · Missing since July 24, 1991
| Age at disappearance | 21 months |
| Missing since | July 24, 1991 |
| From | Kos, Greece |
| Investigation | Led by the Greek authorities; South Yorkshire Police supports the family and shares information with the Greek authorities and Interpol |
Ben Needham was last seen on July 24, 1991, in Kos, Greece, according to South Yorkshire Police. He was 21 months old.
In a statement published on May 18, 2026, South Yorkshire Police explained that the investigation itself is led by the Greek authorities, because Ben disappeared in Greece. The role of South Yorkshire Police, the statement says, is to be a conduit for information sharing between the UK authorities, Interpol, and the Greek authorities, as it supports Ben’s family in the continued search for answers. The force says the Greek investigation is open and that it believes it will remain open until a conclusion is reached.
South Yorkshire Police also says its involvement has not changed: it continues to have a designated family liaison officer and a detective inspector as the points of contact for the relevant agencies and for Ben’s family. Anyone with new information about Ben’s disappearance is asked to report it through the reporting link in the police statement.
Contact South Yorkshire Police — for the Greek-led investigation:
Report new information through the online reporting link in South Yorkshire Police’s statement — it is shared with the appropriate agencies
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