He hasn't come home in nearly 3 days, hasn't mentioned what he was going to do (whether at work or something else) and isn't replying to calls and texts. He's the only financial support my mom and I have and it's possible we'll be homeless in two weeks. We contacted his brother to look into it and I want to file a missing person report to the police but my mom is too anxious to do so. We have no connection to his bank account so we can't so anything. I might even drop out of school because mine is a bit far from where I live and we don't have a car other than my dad's, which disappeared with him. My mom can't work because of legal issues so we're also screwed. 7/21 EDIT: Thanks everyone. We filed a missing person report to the police last night. We have also called one of the companies my dad worked for and they've told us that he hasn't shown up there either. The officer we spoke with said that he hasn't used his credit card, if he's still alive. UPDATE He came home a few days later. On the day he went missing, he was arrested and hauled off to jail for driving with an expired license plate. He made a phone call to me at the time but I didn't answer because I did not recognize the number.
fuck man, that really bites. if i had any cash i'd help you out. seriously hope it works out for you dude, if you need someone to talk to lemme know
Gotta love how the OP's father's been missing for 3 days, and money (rather than his well being or means to find him) has been brought up several times. Like, unless he's a wifebeater or something, it reads pretty low to be honest. /2cents
Yeah you're right, and it can't be a fun time for any of you. I hope you get things figured out, and of course find him home safe real soon.
God...that's horrid. I hope he's found safe and sound, and everything works out for you and your family.
Sorry to hear, my family has been going through a similar situation lately so I know how you feel...agreed a police report needs to be filed asap...praying for you and your family...
Praying for your dad and family. Hope he's okay and for your family to be as well soon. Also quite impossible not find jobs, no matter the issue. This coming from a guy who grew up in the third world. Hard times define people.
Really should of alerted the police. Could had given them the license plate info and vehicle description, which could of been posted on electronic signs to alert others. Maybe had that been done, people could be on the lookout for it. Maybe as well his picture could of been put on the news, which could had increased the odds of finding him. I know this is a bad situation, but stalling is the absolute worst thing to do at a time like this. Waiting three days, no telling how many missed opportunities there have been.
A lot of folks are telling you the right thing to do and that is to definitely file a police report. I would also start calling local hospitals. Getting the family involved was a good idea but you and your Mum, I hate to say it, but you both might need to start asking family members for a place to stay. Stay positive, hopefully he'll return soon. Be praying for the three of you.
Yep, if it's been 3 days, please file a report. Best of luck to you and your family, will keep you guys in my prayers.
Update, I finally convinced my mom to file it. We are about to speak with a local officer. Thank you for your condolences.
My dad went missing ten years ago, we contacted police and based on what we had left behind, they said he had left on his own accord and couldn't do anything. We haven't found where he went since.....
I don't mean to sound rude but I noticed too and other weird things like why doesn't your mom want to file a missing persons report that's the best way to find him and why wouldn't a married couple both have access to the account or the spouse at least know the pin. Your mom can't work for legal reasons? Plus you never mention the circumstances upon which your father disappeared, did he just go to work and that's it. I'd rather be homeless looking for my dad than anything else but the way to find him is to get the police force involved. Look I hope you find your dad I truly truly do but some of what you are saying isn't making sense Please please please file a police report if you wait much longer a lot of people are going to be asking why you waited. I wish you all the best in finding him, I'd be going nuts if it was my dad.
3 days to decide to file a report with the Police? Why did your Mum hold off for so long? Why did you? For all you know he might have crashed the car and be in a Hospital somewhere under John Doe, aside from the Car being the easiest thing to find your Dad with the Police have a lot more resources than just your Uncle. Also is it legal to ask Cell phone providers to give you his phones location?
