“We just want Taylor to come home. The whole family is so worried about him”
Taylor Stewart
A Co Tyrone man, who has been missing since the early hours of New Year’s Day, has been urged by his grandfather to make contact with his family.
Police have issued a direct appeal to Taylor Stewart as they continue to seek the missing Cookstown man. Taylor, aged 21, was last seen in the Church Heights area at around 5.30am on Thursday 1st January.
Taylor’s grandfather Mitchell Crooks said: “We just want Taylor to come home. The whole family is so worried about him, especially with the weather being so bad over the last few days.
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“Please Taylor, just let us know that you are safe, you promised to help me with a few issues with my car so I need you home to help, please get in contact.”
PSN Superintendent Peter Stevenson said: “We want to thank everyone who has come forward with information so far, and we hope Taylor hears this appeal. We have been searching for him since Thursday and the community will have seen an extensive police presence throughout the town.
“We are working hard alongside our voluntary partners from Community Rescue Service, Search & Rescue Dog Association Ireland North and Lough Neagh Search and Rescue, with enquiries coordinated by a Police Search Advisor (POLSA).”
A new CCTV image has been released by the PSNI of the young man missing since the early hours of New Year’s Day
Supt Stevenson continued: “We know that a young man being missing in such cold conditions is causing real concern amongst local people, and we are really grateful that so many people want to help us. This is a complex search, covering a lot of ground.
“We do not want the public to put themselves or others at risk, particularly when snow and ice are posing safety issues to even our experienced teams. Please, check in with local officers for advice before you commence any search of your own. “We continue to appeal to anyone who may have been out and about in the area at the time Taylor was last seen, or who may have seen him since, to make contact with us. Even a seemingly insignificant piece of information could help. “As a reminder, Taylor is approximately 5ft 8in tall, of medium build with dark hair and brown eyes. When last seen, he was wearing blue jeans with a brown belt, a long sleeved white shirt with a red square pattern, and green / brown boots. “We continue to ask that anyone with an outbuilding, garage or shed to check their premises, to ensure that Taylor has not made his way inside to seek shelter. Anyone with information should contact police immediately on 101, or 999 in an emergency. The reference number to quote is 1108 of 01/01/26.” You can also submit a report or information online using the non-emergency reporting form via www.psni.police.uk/makeareport or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org/,
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