Mum of missing man claims police not following up on sightings

The mum of missing student Jack O'Sullivan has accused police of not following up reported sightings of him. Catherine O'Sullivan says officers ''dismissed most of them as they have totally made up their minds on where Jack is''.

Jack, 23, was last seen at 3.15am on Saturday March 2 in Bristol after a night out in the city. Speaking on the 'Find Jack' Facebook page on Sunday his mum posted: ''It had been brought to my attention tonight that some of the reported sightings have not been followed up on.

''The police have dismissed most of them as they have totally made up their minds on where Jack is. If Jack is found somewhere they have not considered then it’s a total disaster for them! 'As for our own email - findjack23@gmail.com. If you have not had a response from me then could you please resend any information just in case it has fallen through the loop.

''I will respond personally to any information. Many thanks for all your continued support and help. Together we will bring my boy home! xx''

She added: ''It has been suggested many times to increase the reward so that someone comes forward. For me, I find it so hard that someone with information would not come forward regardless of a reward. 'I would give all the money we have for someone to tell me where Jack is!

''If someone is out there with any information please let us know. You can do this anonymously if you prefer - just do the right thing! Thank you x.''

Speaking earlier this year Avon and Somerset Police say more than 20 different teams and departments have been involved in the investigation. It said more than 100 hours of CCTV have been reviewed, 200 hours of searches on the river and the surrounding banks, mounted police searches from Bristol city centre to Flax Bourton, 40 land searches, and 16 drone deployments.

Assistant Chief Constable Joanne Hall, of Avon and Somerset Police, said then: “Our staff and officers remain committed to doing everything we can to find Jack and we do not underestimate what a distressing time this has been, and continues to be, for his family.

“Throughout our investigation, we’ve been open-minded about what happened to Jack, considering different possible outcomes and scenarios following his last sighting. We have sought reviews from independent agencies such as the National Crime Agency (NCA) and experts such as oceanographers and independent Police Search Advisors.

“Sadly, despite the efforts carried out to date, we have been unable to find Jack and we fully appreciate the anguish this is having on his family and our thoughts remain with them during this hugely difficult time.”

Police have been asked to comment on Catherine's latest post.