Hundreds of people have marched through the streets in three WA towns to raise awareness about the disappearances of seven Indigenous men.

A chant of “bring them home” echoed through the streets of Broome, South Hedland and Geraldton last week calling for more action and resources to find answers to the disappearances.

Zane Stevens, Jeremiah Rivers, Wylie Oscar, Clinton Lockyer, Wesley Lockyer and Brenton Shar, the seven Indigenous men who have gone missing missing since 2021.

Jimmy Taylor vanished in Derby 49 years ago.

Pilbara man Zane Stevens went missing near Broome in April. His aunt Tania Stevens told the ABC she wants to raise awareness of the issue and push police to continue to search for him.

“There’s people with information, so come on, come forward and let us know where our loved one is, because we want closure,” she said.

Jeremiah ‘Jayo’ Rivers, from the Derby in the Kimberley, was last seen on a hunting trip in Queensland in October 2021. His grandmother Anne Rivers wants answers.

“We find support here today, seeing a lot of lovely people supporting each other, and we’re here to support them as well,” she told the ABC.

Wylie Oscar went missing near Fitzroy Crossing in November 2022.

“We will not stop raising awareness about the fact our family members are missing and we won’t stop until we know further information,” his aunt June Oscar said.

In South Hedland protesters called for more resource to help find Clinton and Wesley Lockyer.

“The police need to recognise that [the cases] are connected and start exploring what those connections are in the hope that will actually be the key to helping bring them home,” Henry Lockyer told the ABC.

In Geraldton people gathered to ask questions about the disappearance of Brenton Scar, a father of six, who went missing on May 10.

“The kids are always looking for dad, but how do I explain to my children where their dad is?” his partner Kasey Burns said.

WA Premier Roger Cook has said the disappearances were “incredibly sad” and confirmed resources would be made available for police to help find the men.

WA Greens Senator Dorinda Cox said she was also concerned about the plight of the missing men.

“There is no public awareness campaign and no reward for information being offered,” she said.

“The police don’t know if any crimes have been committed and don’t seem to be taking it seriously. So nothing is happening and it’s hurting the families.”

 

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