Police investigating the disappearance of Justin Henry have released photos of the jewellery he was wearing when he went missing.
It’s been over two weeks since the 34-year-old father was last seen in person at his partner’s address in Brixton, on Sunday, October 15.
Detectives hope somebody will recognise the “distinctive” items and provide information that helps them locate Justin. The items include a Rolex watch, three Cartier bracelets and a diamond ring.
He was last seen on CCTV buying food at a McDonald’s drive-thru restaurant on London Road, Croydon, at around 9.50pm on October 15.
What began as a missing persons investigation has since become a murder investigation. The Met said there was an “absence of any proof that Justin is alive”.
Justin’s mother Helen Henry said: “Our family are broken and we cannot begin to heal until we get closure. I, my family, and the community are all devastated and we desperately want to find Justin. I am asking anyone who can help us to end our agony.
“Justin’s son is only 11-years-old, he wants to know what has happened to his daddy and I am afraid that unless someone comes forward, he will never find out.”
Detective Chief Inspector Matt Webb, of the Met’s Specialist Crime Command, said: “Finding this jewellery could be a vital step in finding out what has happened to Justin.
“You may have seen someone wearing the jewellery or heard them talking about it. However if you have found [out] about these items, call us, and tell us what you saw or heard. It is possible that you are in possession of the jewellery and had no idea of its significance.”
Justin, who has links to the SE23 area, which includes Forest Hill and Honor Oak, was first reported missing to police on Monday, October 16.
His family say they have not seen or heard from him and that his disappearance is totally out of character.
Police believe that, after visiting McDonald’s, Justin drove to nearby Waddon New Road in Croydon where his car, a silver Mercedes E Class, remained for roughly two-and-a-half hours.
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His car was later found on Monday, October 16, on Kingswood Drive, Dulwich, near the Kingswood Estate. Having viewed the CCTV footage, police said Justin’s family state that it was not him. `
On Wednesday, October 18, a 27-year-old woman was arrested in connection with the investigation on suspicion of kidnapping. She was bailed pending further enquiries to a date in mid-January 2024.
Later, two more men, aged 29 and 28 would be charged in connection with the investigation.
Detectives still desperately need more information about Justin’s disappearance and the days leading up to him going missing. Any witnesses or anyone with any information is asked to call police on 101 or contact via Twitter/X @MetCC. Please quote Operation Ashgulf or CAD1523/02NOV.
You can also give information on Public Portal (mipp.police.uk)
To give information anonymously contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or online at https://crimestoppers-uk.org/