Reward offer as missing man hunt becomes murder probe

Stefan Watkins was last seen leaving his home on 6 May

A £20,000 reward is being offered in relation to a man's disappearance, which is now being treated as murder.

Stefan Watkins was last seen leaving his Warwick home on Saturday 6 May, 2023.

The charity Crimestoppers has offered the reward for anyone with information which leads to a conviction. The reward is also available for information leading to the recovery of his body.

A 45-year-old woman was arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to murder, in connection with his disappearance. She has been bailed pending further inquiries.

Mr Watkins, also known as Lee or Lee Lee, is described as white, about 6ft tall, with blue eyes and very short hair.

Initial inquiries by police suggested that Mr Watkins had travelled to Coventry in the early hours of 7 May. However there has been "no confirmed proof of life" after CCTV showed him leaving his home the day before.

Alan Edwards, West Midlands Regional Manager, said: "We truly hope that Stefan is alive and well. However, we know that it’s very possible he may have come to harm."

Anyone with information can contact the charity anonymously.