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Personal Information

Photo
Surname
Needham
Given Name
Ben
Alternative Name
Photo After Aging (Age Progression)
Link to Photo (URL)

Demographics

Date of Birth
October 28, 1989
Age
1
Age Group
Toddler
Gender
Male
Hair Color
Blonde
Eye Color
Blue
Height (ft'in")
Height (cm)
Weight (lbs)
Weight (kg)
0
Ethnicity
Caucasian
Distinguishing Characteristics
Link to Distinguishing Feature
Photo of Distinguishing Feature
Medical
Physical Abnormality
Tattoos
Scars & Other Marks
Piercings
Shoe Size
Nationality
Greece
Languages Spoken

Disappearance

In-Depth Case Overview:
Ben Needham
Map of Key Locations
Clothing (Key Word)
Clothing (Full Description)
Link to Image of Clothing
Photo of Clothing or Accessories
Possessions / Accessories
Date of Disappearance
July 23, 1991
Address
Country
Greece
Province or State
City
Kos
Postal Code
Taken From (Location)
Home
Circumstances
Distracted Parents
Vehicle
License Plate
Photo of Vehicle
Suspect
Suspect Description
Photo of Suspect
Status
Missing
Remains Were Recovered
Recovery of Remains
Latitude
36.7180
Longitude
26.9823

Further Details

Notes
Little Ben vanished from Kos, one of the Greek Dodecanese islands, when he was only 21 months. He was playing at his grandmother's home while she watched over him. She only turned away for a moment when Ben vanished. He has not been seen since.
See Also
Contact Agency
Hellenic Police
Contact Police (Email)
ioc.didap@hellenicpolice.gr or 116000@hamogelo.gr
Contact Police (Phone)
210 570 5200 or 116000
Contact Police (Local)
100
Contact Police (Website)
Alternative Contact
ICMP: icmp@icmp.int
Notice URL
www.hamogelo.gr/gr/en/eksafanismena-paidia/
Poster(s)
Other Photos
Case File Photos