Family of missing dad Ky Parker set to launch their own search after he was last seen in Roker

Ky Parker 37, was last seen around 1am on Sunday, May 23 leaving his home in the Roker area of Sunderland.

Following his disappearance, his family have been appealing for information on social media to help find the father who is originally from Wallsend.

Ky’s family have revealed that he was last seen wearing a black leather jacket, jeans and grey trainers.

His mum, Julie Parker from Wallsend, has commented on Tuesday, May 25 that the family are planning to carry out their own search of the area for Ky after they all pulled together to locate him.

She said: “My son is in the process of organising our own search for Ky tomorrow night and I think they are going to do another one on Saturday.

"We just want him to let us know he’s safe so we can all stop worrying – we are always here if he needs help.

"Ky – we just want a text to know you’re OK and it’s fine if you don’t want to speak but please let us know you’re safe.”

The family are appealing to members of the public who may have seen Ky to contact them or police.

Northumbria Police have also confirmed on Tuesday, May 25, that Ky is still being treated as a missing people – with searches and inquires into his disappearance still ongoing.

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