DCI Nick May held a press conference on Wednesday 15 August, 2012, to appeal for information on Ricky.
15/16 August story picked up by local, national and international media.
On Wednesday 26 September, 2012, a £5,000 reward was offered for information which led to the arrest of Ricky. Nick May You Tube appeal.
On Thursday 27 September, 2012, the appeal to find Ricky featured on BBC Crimewatch.