Missing singer and musician Stephen Martin
SEARCHES for missing musician Stephen ‘Stevie’ Martin are to resume this evening, Wednesday, August 10.
Garda Supt David Kelly said the family of the Mr Martin – whose stage name was ‘Rainy Boy Sleep’ are “distraught” at his disappearance.
The searches will take place along the Donegal coastline after his car was found parked at lighthouse.
The PSNI in Foyle and his family said last night they were increasingly concerned for his safety and well being as he has now been missing for the past three weeks.
Stephen has been missing from his home since last month.
Originally from Lifford, the 29 year old’s family now live in Derry.
‘Rainy Boy Sleep’ had gained major popularity in local music circles and was tipped to eventually become a huge star in his own right.
He formerly worked at Tesco’s in Limavady where he is fondly remembered as a “nice fella”.
His car was found by Gardai close to the lighthouse at Fanad Pier sparking a huge search by the lifeboat services and the Rescue 188 helicopter around Mulroy Bay yesterday.
Search teams will again this evening be scouring Donegal’s coastline in the hope of finding him.
Fans of the singer have been posting messages on social media praying for his safe return.
The singer supported many major acts including Cyndi Lauper and played at venues across Derry and Donegal.
Missing singer and musician Stephen ‘Stevie’ Martin
He is described as being 6’ tall, of slim build, with brown coloured shaven hair and facial stubble.
Police in Derry and Gardai in Donegal are appealing for Stephen, whose family live in Derry, or anyone who knows of his whereabouts, to make contact.
Anyone with information about Stevie is asked to ring their local police/garda station.
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