Watch Richard's dad John
talking about his son

by Jenni Horn

The parents of a 20-year-old man missing for almost eight weeks
made a heart-felt plea for him to get in touch.

Richard Lambert, of Fowey Close, Chatham, was last seen in the
early hours of Saturday, June 13. He had been out with friends in
Maidstone and was supposed to be staying at a friend’s house in the
area.

He had
an argument with his girlfriend and drove away. He briefly returned
home at about 5.45am the following morning but has not been seen
since.

Richard's 20th birthday was on Thursday, July 23, but did not
not get in touch with family or friends. His mobile phone has been
switched off and he has not drawn any money out of his bank
account.

His dad John Lambert, 54, said: "The worst part is just not
knowing. If we can just have one phone call to say 'I’m alright
dad' then we will take it from there."

Det Insp Anne Lisseman said: "At the moment we are investigating
that Richard has chosen not to contact people. We are treating him
as missing. There is nothing to suggest Richard has taken his own
life. We really need him to get in contact. His mum and dad are
traumatised."

Richard is white, 5ft 9in, of stocky build, with short
light-brown hair and blue eyes.

He was last seen wearing a McKenzie t-shirt. He drives a black
Ford Fiesta with the registration plate EY09 YST.

Anyone with information should call Kent Police on 01634 792517
or email amet.medway@kent.pnn.police.uk. or
call the Missing People Hotline anonymously on 0500 700700.