A heartfelt appeal marks the 25th anniversary of the disappearance of Andrew John Capon, a devoted father of three and steelworker who went missing from Skegness on October 3, 1998.
In a poignant statement, Andrew’s family expressed the enduring pain of his absence, recounting the last moments they shared 25 years ago when he dropped his child off at the school bus, unknowingly marking the final goodbye. The family’s unwavering determination to uncover the truth about Andrew’s disappearance echoes in their words, as they pledge to continue the fight until they have answers.
Andrew, originally from Grantham but residing in Castle Bytham at the time of his disappearance, was 37 years old. Married for 17 years, he left behind a family yearning for closure and clarity.
The night he went missing began with a night out in Skegness alongside three work colleagues. CCTV footage captured Andrew crossing Scarborough Avenue, opposite the pier, between 01:00 and 01:30. Streets nightclub on North Parade was their final destination that evening.
After being escorted out of the nightclub, Andrew’s last known whereabouts were on Scarborough Avenue. One of his colleagues caught up with him at the corner, but the details become hazy from that point onward. The colleague, who last saw Andrew about 30 minutes before getting into a taxi, has no recollection of the intervening events.
Despite exhaustive investigations involving nearly a hundred leads, Andrew Capon remains missing. Described as six feet and two inches tall, of heavy build, with blue eyes, blonde hair, and a distinctive missing middle finger on his left hand, Andrew had piercings on both ears and tattoos on each arm.
The family’s plea for information extends to the public. Anyone with details regarding Andrew’s disappearance is urged to contact the police at 101. Alternatively, the missing person poster accompanying this article provides additional contact numbers to aid in the search for answers. As the community marks this somber 25th anniversary, the hope is that new information may finally shed light on the mysterious disappearance of Andrew Capon.
