Sussex Police are offering a £10,000 reward for information about the suspected murder of a father and son who disappeared in Spain more than five years ago.
Daniel and Liam Poole, from Burgess Hill, vanished after travelling to Malaga in April 2019.
The case, which was turned into a murder investigation in 2022, has now been transferred to UK authorities as detectives believe crucial information may be held within Britain.
The father and son hired a grey Peugeot 308 car upon arriving in Spain on March 31, 2019.
The vehicle, which bore registration number 0254 KTM, was never returned to the hire company and was later discovered abandoned by Spanish police.
Their luggage and passports were found left behind at their hotel, suggesting their disappearance was not planned.
Daniel was 46 and Liam was 22 at the time they went missing. They would now be 52 and 28 years old.
Lauryn, Daniel’s daughter and Liam’s sister, spoke of the daily torment their disappearance has caused.
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Daniel and Liam Poole went missing in 2019
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“Not a day goes by that I don’t wonder what life would be like with my dad and brother in it,” she said.
“Every day that goes by sees a thought pop into my head about what truly happened and what their last moments might have been like – these thoughts often keep me awake at night.
“I beg and pray that someone could give me and our family the closure we need.”
Sussex Police have now taken over the primary investigation from Spanish authorities.
Daniel was 46 and Liam was 22 at the time they went missing
Sussex Police
Detective Chief Inspector Simon Dunn said: “Although Danny and Liam went missing in Spain, we believe there are people in the UK who may hold vital information about their disappearance.”
“We understand there may be some who have felt unable to come forward before now, but it’s not too late to do the right thing,” he added.
The force emphasised that even small details could be crucial in providing answers for the family.
Anyone with information about Daniel and Liam Poole’s disappearance can contact police directly through the online Major Incident Public Portal (MIPP).
Alternatively, witnesses can call 101 quoting Operation Pheasant.
Those wishing to remain anonymous can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
The £10,000 reward is being offered for information leading to the arrest and charge of any person responsible for their disappearance.