It added that since January it had conducted eight searches for Mr Sands and a further eight unrelated search and rescue operations had been conducted in the Mount Baldy area.

Source: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-york-north-yorkshire-65985709?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA

They used a stolen van and there was DNA evidence, Mr Sands said, but by the time the CPS decided there was enough to press charges the suspect had 'fled the country'.

Source: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-12865651/Thieves-left-free-plunder-shops-lock-stock-CAGE-Camera-shop-leafy-west-London-suburb-slams-police-losing-70-000-ram-raids-shoplifting-epidemic-grips-Britain.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490

“Unfortunately, nothing was found that would lead to the discovery of Mr Sands.

Source: https://www.expressandstar.com/entertainment/showbiz/2023/02/22/john-malkovich-says-disappearance-of-friend-julian-sands-very-sad-event/