Laurence Dollimore
THE sister of a missing Belfast man is demanding answers after he vanished from Benidorm eight days ago.
John Hardy, or John George, 36, has not been seen or heard from since driving down to the Spanish resort from Alicante last Saturday.
READ MORE: Timeline of John Hardy’s disappearance from Benidorm
His last contact with family was said to be a ‘distressing’ phone call on that same afternoon.
The father-of-two then missed his flight home to Belfast on Wednesday, sparking serious concern.
In an emotional update on Facebook today, his sister Courtney George wrote: “Another day waking up hoping what is going on is a nightmare but realising this is real life. The panic sets in!
“Another day of no contact from John, never ever would this happen, day 8 and no answers. I am being strong for my kids as it’s Christmas in a few days.
“Only for them because I honestly couldn’t care about Christmas I’d happily throw my tree in the bin right now.”
She added: “What’s Christmas without family? My big brother hasn’t just vanished! That doesnt happen!
“Someone knows something and I want answers now… I will never give this up, this will never be forgotten about, his name is John George and I will make sure the world hears!”
A post online by relatives this week revealed how John’s last contact with his family was a ‘very distressed’ phone call.
The post read: “John Hardy, also known as John George (Georgie) aged 36 from Belfast arrived in Benidorm Saturday 14th to visit a friend.
“He last had contact on Saturday with a phone call and was very distressed. No contact since and his phone is dead.
“He has distinctive tattoos covering alot of his body with the Name GEORGIE . Family are really concerned as he missed his return flight… Police and hospitals have been contacted.”
Another post by a loved one said: “Anyone who sees John can you get him to contact home.
“He left for Benidorm from Alicante five days ago and no one has heard from him… we would just like to know he is okay.”
If you know where John might be, contact the police or email tips@theolivepress.es.
