Police continue to investigate Taylor Charlton's disappearance in Barnstaple
The teenager went missing four weeks ago.
Last updated 5th Jun 2026
Police are continuing to investigate the disappearance of teenager Taylor Charlton who went missing in Barnstaple four weeks ago.
As a result of their enquiries, officers have gathered and examined a substantial amount of CCTV footage from the area.
CCTV shows Taylor's last confirmed sighting as on a footpath near the Tarka Leisure Centre and the Seven Brethren car park, at 10.41pm on Friday the 8th of May. The footage shows Taylor heading in the direction of the River Taw.
Detectives would like to speak to any witnesses who haven't contacted the police and were in the area at the time of the disappearance.
Police say that while all lines of enquiry remain open, there is no evidence at this time that a third-party was involved.
Senior Investigation Officer Detective Inspector Charlotte Heath said: “Taylor is last seen on CCTV at 10.41pm near the footpath between the Tarka Leisure Centre and Seven Brethren car park, Barnstaple."
“We would like to hear from anyone who was in that immediate area at or around that time on Friday 8 May and thinks they may have seen Taylor."
“Detectives have obtained and reviewed a large amount of CCTV and spoken to many people already, but it is important that we are aware of all possible information at the exact point that he went missing in order to try to establish what has happened."
“While every effort has been made to collect CCTV, if you are in possession of any CCTV or digital recording in that immediate area at the relevant time, please get in touch with us."
“Our thoughts remain very much with Taylor’s family, who continue to be updated and supported by specially-trained officers."
“We are grateful to the public for their significant support regarding this matter."
“We are aware of continued speculation on social media and would remind people to avoid sharing any unconfirmed information online as this makes the investigation more challenging.”
Taylor is described as being around 5ft 8ins tall, muscular build, with dark brown hair and a moustache. When he was last seen, he was wearing a bright blue fitted top, jeans and bright blue Nike shoes.
Taylor’s mum Zoe said: “Taylor, I am absolutely desperate for you to come home. I love you so much and I am worried sick about you."
“You are not in trouble. Please reach out to someone. We are all waiting for you with open arms.”
Taylor’s dad Alex added: “If there is anything anyone knows, please come forward. Taylor is a loving, loyal and special lad and we can’t wait to have him home again.”
Police ask that if you have information that is urgent, please phone 999. For anything else concerning the disappearance, call 101, quoting reference number 50260117084.