CINCINNATI - A national search and rescue team joined local police in resuming their search for a missing Norwood man who was last seen in Warren County.
Leaders from the organization Texas Equusearch, a mounted search and rescue team, led a party of more than 100 people Sunday in the search for Thomas “Zachary” Bunker, 38. The search focused on the west side of Hamilton but organizers would not confirm why they were focusing in that area.
The search coordinator, Dave Rader, said few new clues were uncovered during the day-long search that began at 10 a.m., but reiterated that the investigation is still ongoing.
"This search is far from over," Rader said Sunday evening.
Rader said Texas Equusearch will continue working with local law enforcement in their search for Bunker.
On Monday, three paragliders from Indianapolis and Dayton suited up and took to new heights to search for Bunker.
Family members last heard from Bunker on May 29 at 9:24 a.m in the area of Fort Ancient. Officials say Bunker was last spotted by cyclists in the same area.
Bunker is described as a white male, 6 feet 2 inches tall, 185 pounds with brown hair and green eyes. (A photo of him can be viewed in the media player above).
He was operating a dark gray 2013 Ford Explorer with Ohio license EOC-4793.
"He's a hands on dad. he's always home, he's never taken off, he's never had late night outs, so out of character for him,” said Bunker's sister Emily Hawkins.
Hawkins told 9 On Your Side her brother has been dealing with some personal issues for the past month. Now she's afraid he took off to get away from his problems.
Bunker's friends held signs along trails in Fort Ancient, hoping that someone had information about Bunker's whereabouts.
"If he's out there, which I do believe he is, and I don't believe that it's him, that's why if you do find him, please call police immediately. He does need helpnand I truly believe there's still hope," said Ryan Hufford, Bunker's friend.
Rader said he believes the same thing.
"He may be embarrassed, but he has to be known that while we're looking for him that people care for him and brought home. people love him, and things can be worked out," said Rader.
Police are asking anyone with information on Bunker’s whereabouts to call 911.
Rader can be reached at 513-407-2018.
You can find out more information about the search and Texas Equusearch at the following link: http://texasequusearch.org
Read more: http://www.wcpo.com/dpp/news/region_central_cincinnati/norwood/police-searching-for-missing-norwood-man#ixzz2VGeaYLJJ
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