The family of a 27-year-old man are appealing for help to find their son, Jason Hughes, originally from Craigavon, who has not been seen since Friday 26 April.
Jason, who is of no fixed abode, was last seen in the Shankill Road area of Belfast and has been described as “high risk” by the PSNI.
In a statement his family said: “We just want Jason home. As a family - his mum, dad, and brothers - we all miss him and are heartbroken with worry.
“We are asking everyone to please look at the image and let the police know if you know anything about Jason's whereabouts. We love him and miss him so much.”
Appeal for Information
Police made a renewed appeal for information for 27-year-old Jason Hughes, who was reported missing to police in August, but who has not been seen since Friday, April 26. On Tuesday, in a family statement issued through the PSNI, they said: “We just want Jason home. As a family - his mum, dad, and brothers - we all miss him and are heartbroken with worry.
“We are asking everyone to please look at the image and let the Police know if you know anything about Jason's whereabouts. We love him and miss him so much.”
Description of Missing Person
Jason is described as being 5ft 4in in height, of medium build, with short spiked fair hair and brown eyes.
High-Risk Missing Person
Detective Inspector Angus said: “We are continuing to search for 27-year-old Jason Hughes who we are treating as a high-risk missing person.
“Jason was first reported missing to police in August, but he has not been since Friday 26 April.
“Jason has links to the Belfast and Craigavon areas, but we believe he could be anywhere in Northern Ireland. We are appealing to the public to please look at the image of Jason and let us know if you recognise him or have seen him.
“I am also appealing directly to Jason to make contact with Police, family or friends so that we know you are safe and well.
A Family's Plea
The family of Jason Hughes, a 27-year-old man from Craigavon, is making a desperate plea for help in finding their son. Jason has been missing since Friday, April 26, and his family is worried sick. “We just want Jason home. As a family - his mum, dad, and brothers - we all miss him and are heartbroken with worry,” they said in a statement released through the PSNI. “We are asking everyone to please look at the image and let the police know if you know anything about Jason's whereabouts. We love him and miss him so much.”
A Search for Answers
Police have been searching for Jason since he was reported missing in August, but they have not had any leads since April 26. “Jason has links to the Belfast and Craigavon areas, but we believe he could be anywhere in Northern Ireland,” said Detective Inspector Angus. The police are appealing to the public for any information, no matter how small, that could help them find Jason. “I am also appealing directly to Jason to make contact with Police, family or friends so that we know you are safe and well,” added Detective Inspector Angus.
The family's plea is a heartbreaking reminder of the anguish that families face when their loved ones go missing. Their desperate plea for information is a testament to their unwavering love and concern for Jason. We can only hope that the public will come forward with any information they have that could help bring Jason home safely.
It is important to remember that even the smallest piece of information can be crucial in a missing person case. If you have seen Jason Hughes or have any information about his whereabouts, please contact the PSNI on 101, quoting reference 830 of 03/08/24.
