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Help find Sean Sidi

We need your help to find our son

A Picture of SEAN SIDI is worth a 1,000 words...


Thanks to fliers being posted by all of you, tips continue to be called in. Two tips were called in over the last 3 days. 1 tip was called in from Novato and 1 from San Francisco.   In both cases, the caller thought the person they saw resembled Sean - but was not sure. (THANK YOU to those who called in the tips!!) 

WE DESPERATELY NEED A CONFIRMED SIGHTING OF SEAN.

IF YOU THINK THAT SOMEONE RESEMBLES SEAN, PLEASE TAKE A PICTURE WITH YOUR CELL PHONE. TEXT THE PICTURE TO 415.713.5913 or email lynnkching@yahoo.com. NOTE THE LOCATION, DATE AND EXACT TIME OF THE SEAN SIGHTING. PLEASE CALL ALL TIPS IN AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. 

MANY PEOPLE HAVE TOLD ME THEY KEEP A PICTURE OF SEAN'S FLIER AND STORE IT IN THEIR CELL PHONE FOR REFERENCE. 

We know that it is NOT easy to recognize Sean, and that some of you have gone to extreme lengths to help us find Sean. One person stopped his car in the middle of traffic, before the on- ramp (in SF) to the freeway, blocked traffic, and ran across several lanes of traffic, when he thought he saw "SEAN". Upon catching up with "SEAN" and taking a closer look, he realized that he was mistaken. By that time a police officer was running towards him. Fortunately, for him - when explaining why he had stopped his car in the middle of traffic - the POLICE recognized the name (Missing) Sean SIDI, and let him go with a stern warning! 

We do not have many post-injury photos of Sean, but have posted as many as we have. Below is a description of SEAN SIDI, missing from San Francisco, CA May 21, 2013: 

Sean is 19 yrs old, Asian/White 5'5", 120 lbs slim build;
dark brown eyes; dark brown WAVY hair (AFRO if untrimmed);
BUMP on right forehead from brain surgery;
wears SILVER DENTAL BRACES;
RIGHT eye droops slightly;
has DIMPLES. 

For more information about brain injured Sean Sidi, age 19 who vanished from San Francisco May 21, 2013, see www.seansidi.com or www.facebook.com/findseansidi

 

 

 

HELP NEEDED SEARCHING FOR SEAN SIDI - NEAR LOS ANGELES, BAKERSFIELD ETC.

SEARCHING FOR SEAN SIDI 8 MONTHS LATER 

It has been 8 months since Sean (age 19) vanished without a trace from San Francisco, CA. From day one, Sean’s severe traumatic brain injury (TBI) stacked the odds of survival AGAINST him. Doctors were clear about this. On the other hand, the prayers and help from so many of you continue to give us HOPE that we may find Sean in time. 

To that end – WE ARE AGAIN ASKING FOR YOUR HELP. 

OVERALL PLAN: We continue to follow ALL leads (they continue to come in). However, since we have NO confirmed leads placing Sean at a definite location, and given the possibility that Sean may be on the move (and the urgency of finding Sean ASAP) - the search for SEAN is being coordinated from 3 main areas. 

1. BAKERSFIELD, STOCKTON, SACRAMENTO, LOS ANGELES – ALONG HWY 5 

THIS IS THE AREA THAT WE NEED THE MOST HELP !!!!! 

IF YOU HAVE CONTACTS – (friends, church groups etc) IN THIS AREA – WE DESPERATELY NEED HELP WITH POSTING & DISTRIBUTING SEAN’S FLIERS TO HOMELESS SHELTERS, SOUP KITCHENS, LAW ENFORCEMENT, HOSPITAL EMERGENCY ROOMS AND TO THOSE LIVING ON THE STREETS/ PARKS. 


2. SAN DIEGO AND SURROUNDING AREAS

Many living on the streets are moving SOUTH this time of year. 

The Southern Division of ‘NOR CAL Alliance for the Missing’ has started distribution of Sean’s fliers in San Diego and surrounding areas. However, this is a VAST AREA with MANY SHELTERS & LOTS of PEOPLE LIVING ON THE STREETS. 

MORE HELP IS DESPERATELY NEEDED TO POST AND DISTRIBUTE SEAN’S FLIERS TO HOMELESS SHELTERS, SOUP KITCHENS , LAW ENFORCEMENT AND HOSPITALS IN THE SAN DIEGO area.

3. NORTHERN CALIFORNIA

This is ground zero. Thanks to ALL OF YOU, fliers continue to be distributed throughout Northern California. 
YOU CAN CONTINUE TO HELP BY KEEPING AN EYE OUT FOR SEAN, AND BY CONTINUING TO REPOST AND DISTRIBUTE SEANS FLIERS THROUGHOUT SAN FRANCISCO, MARIN, THRU SANTA CRUZ AND THE ENTIRE NORTHERN CALIFORNIA AREA. 

We are also seeking help in sending Sean’s flier to all homeless shelters and soup kitchens THROUGHOUT California. Seehttp://www.homelessshelterdirectory.org/

Thank you ALL!! If we find Sean, it will be due to ALL OF YOU!!!! 

Lynn, Claude & Danielle SIDI

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Please email lynnkching@yahoo.com for fliers - We will gladly mail a package to you.

For more information on the search for critically injured Sean SIDI, age 19, missing from San Francisco, California May 21, 2013, see www.facebook.com/findseansidi or www.seansidi.com. Please text any pictures to 415.713.5913 or lynnkching@yahoo.com

 

PEETS EXPLAINS WHY THEY ERASED THE‘SEAN SIDI’ SURVEILLANCE TAPE


TODAY, a manager at PEETS San Rafael (3rd Street) released the final version of why Peets erased the “Sean sighting” video surveillance of January 4th. The final explanation differs from the earlier one - that a woman had viewed the surveillance tapes of Jan 4th, confirmed that Sean was not on the tape, and the tape was therefore erased. 

The FINAL VERSION released by Peets today is that last week San Rafael Police viewed the surveillance tape of January 4th (coincidentally the same day as the “Sean sighting” tape) related to the theft of an ipad. Supposedly one of the assistant managers at Peets was viewing the video surveillance at the time that San Rafael police were viewing the tape.

This assistant manager, who has NEVER met Sean in his life, and who did NOT have ANY details regarding the description of the “older white male” with whom “Sean” was sighted, decided (according to story) that the January 4th surveillance tape did not include any picture of “two young men” (i.e Sean), and the January 4th VIDEO of the “Sean sighting” was thereafter played over/erased.

IT IS BEYOND BELIEF THAT PEETS WOULD ERASE THE JANUARY 4TH TAPE BASED ON THE DECISION OF SOMEONE WHO HAS NEVER MET SEAN, AND WHO DID NOT HAVE ANY DETAILS (other than that released on Facebook) of the WHITE MALE, ESPECIALLY AFTER WE REQUESTED AND PEETS AGREED TO HOLD THE JAN 4TH SURVEILLANCE TAPE FOR US TO VIEW.

The fact is, we were NOT looking for “two young men”.

The sighting was that of white/asian teen with an “older white male”. While we did not disclose the age of the “older white male” on our post, the person providing the tip estimated the age of the “older white male” as BETWEEN 45 and 55 YEARS OF AGE. 

WE ARE ASKING THAT YOU PLEASE CONTINUE TO POST SEAN’S FLIERS IN MARIN AND ELSEWHERE, AND KEEP AN EYE OUT FOR SEAN (alone or possibly in the company of others). While we DO NOT know whether the teen in the sighting was Sean, PLEASE BE MINDFUL of a white/asian teen (Sean is 19 years old) in the company of a 45-55 year old white male - possibly with a slight beard, blond/grey hair & (slight) beard, medium build/height with a disheveled appearance. 

Sean is 19 years old, asian/white, 5’5”, 120 lbs and slim build; dark brown eyes and dark brown wavy hair (AFRO if untrimmed); wears SILVER DENTAL BRACES; has dimples, BUMP on right forehead from brain surgery, RIGHT eye droops slightly. May seem lost or confused. 

FOR ANY SIGHTING, PLEASE NOTE THE DATE, TIME AND EXACT LOCATION. If you can, please take a PICTURE with your cell phone and text /email to 415.713.5913 or lynnkching@yahoo.com. 

For more information on the search for brain injured Sean SIDI, age 19, missing from San Francisco CA May 21, 2013, seewww.facebook.com/findseansidi or www.seansidi.com.

 

 

 

UPDATE: SEAN SIDI VIDEO SURVEILLANCE AT PEETS SAN RAFAEL AND LAUREL VILLAGE, SAN FRANCISCO


We were in contact with managers at PEETS in San Rafael this weekend. Over the last 2 days, PEETS’ explanation as to WHO previously viewed the video – IF AT ALL- has changed several times. We are unsure as to why this is occurring and hope to get coherent answers this week.

The vendor at Laurel Village SF has indicated that we must provide exact DATE and TIME (within an hour) to access video surveillance. With the permission of the person who provided the tip, we have asked the vendor to access purchase information to attempt to pin down date/time. A week has elapsed with no answers. 

THANK YOU to so many of you who have posted in Marin!!!! Apparently, the fliers near the San Rafael/3rd Street PEETS location are being pulled down within 1 - 2 days. However, it appears that you all are reposting!! 

We have been told that BOLINAS remains an overlooked area – and one with a lot of homeless people. If anyone knows people who live in the area, willing to post Sean’s missing fliers, please have them email lynnkching@yahoo.com, and we will mail a packet of fliers to them. 

Over the course of the last several months, we have had several (unconfirmed) sightings and the 'strong scent find' of the search and rescue (SAR) dogs. While NONE of the sightings have been confirmed, in the absence of other information, we remain hopeful that Sean is still ALIVE. That being said, doctors have warned that Sean DOES NOT have time on his side. 

Please keep an eye out for SEAN SIDI, particularly among people living on the streets or in the parks. Sean is Asian/Caucasian, 19 years old, 5’5”, 120 lbs, slim build; dark brown eyes and dark brown wavy hair (AFRO looking if not trimmed); he wears SILVER DENTAL BRACES; has a BUMP on right forehead from brain surgery; right eye droops slightly; and has dimples.   See www.seansidi.com or www.facebook.com/findseansidi for more information on the search for critically injured Sean Sidi, age 19, missing from San Francisco, CA May 21, 2013. 

If you think that you see Sean, please text or email a PICTURE of “SEAN” to 415.713.5913 or lynnkching@yahoo.com. REMEMBER, TO ACCESS SURVEILLANCE CAMERAS, we will need the DATE, TIME and LOCATION of the “Sean sighting”. 

Photo of Sean (center) @ Feb 2013, several months before he vanished from SF on May 21, 2013.  

SEEKING INDIVIDUAL WHO VISITED PEETS COFFEE IN SAN RAFAEL TO VIEW SEAN SIDI VIDEO SURVEILLANCE

URGENT: PLEASE RESPOND IF YOU VISITED PEETS COFFEE IN SAN RAFAEL THIS WEEK TO VIEW A VIDEO SURVEILLANCE OF SEAN SIDI

Last week, someone reported a possible "Sean sighting" of a asian/white teen with an older man at PEETS coffee in San Rafael. See Post of January 13, 2014. I contacted PEETS on Monday, January 13th and they confirmed they would hold and make the video available to us. Due to illness and other unforseen issues, we and/or our PI were not able to make it to PEETS in San Rafael to view the video until today.

This morning, PEETS informed the private investigator directing the search for Sean (SIDI) that SOMEONE (whose description is unknown at this time) came into PEETS 2 days ago, viewed the video and said the person on the video was not Sean. 

NOW PEETS IN SAN RAFAEL IS SAYING THEY NO LONGER HAVE THE VIDEO SURVEILLANCE FOR US TO VIEW. 

Please contact me at 415.713.5913, lynnkching@yahoo.com or message me on FB, if you visited PEETS in San Rafael to view a video surveillance of the "Sean Sidi sighting". 

I will update this if further information comes in. 

For more information, see www.seansidi.com or www.facebook.com/findseansidi.

Sean SIDI, age 19, suffered a severe traumatic brain injury prior to going missing from San Francisco, CA on May 21, 2013, and is urgent need of medical care. Sean is white/asian, 5'5", 120 lbs, dark brown wavy hair, dark brown eyes, wears silver dental braces, has dimples, slight bump on right forehead from brain surgery.

WORDS OF HOPE FROM A SUPPORTER OF THE SEARCH FOR SEAN SIDI

Weighed down with the flu, and paralyzed with the fear of never finding Sean (Sidi), I found it difficult to do anything this week but despair....An email received tonight from Sandra M. has once again reminded me that Claude and I are not alone in our desperate and sometimes, lonely search to find Sean. Below is Sandra's letter of hope.

"Hello Lynn,

I spent some time Tuesday distributing fliers around Laurel Village, Masonic, Golden Gate Park and along Haight Street. I spoke to young street people, older people, and everyone in between. The overwhelming majority of people I encountered with Sean's story, I would venture 90%+, had heard about Sean and had seen your fliers. Remarkable! I felt very encouraged by this news, your efforts in getting the word out about Sean will payoff. I enlisted each of the people I met on our search. I asked them to look at Sean's sweet face and remember the braces, possible big hair, and the possibility of him traveling with an older man and asked them to call 911 if they think they see him and not to leave him. I will continue to check on our fliers to ensure they haven't been taken down and distribute to friends in Sonoma County and elsewhere in the Bay Area. 

Peets has distribute the flier to all of its SF stores, I'm trying to get the district Mgr to distribute further. I am waiting to hear back from Starbucks. Both coffee shops at Laurel Village have been given a flier and have posted in their employee break room. I've asked personnel at a few hospitals to post Sean's flier in their employee break rooms and ERs. I asked Target and Trader Joe's on Masonic to do the same (they have a lot of employees! maybe someone will recognize Sean). The 76 station on California/Arguelo has posted the flier. I posted Sean's flier in several bus shelters in SF. As I come across other high traffic intersections, I will continue to post. 

Thinking and praying for your entire family daily. You are not alone in your search. Keep your spirits up, we will find him, I'm certain of it. 

In hope and continued prayer,
Sandra M." 

Thank you Sandra and to ALL OF YOU - who give us HOPE that we will one day hold Sean in our arms again...We could not possibly find Sean without your help.

With Much Gratitude,

Lynn & Claude

For more information about the search for critically injured Sean SIDI, age 19, missing from San Francisco, CA May 21, 2013, see www.facebook.com/findseansidi or www.seansidi.com

Post Injury Photos of Sean. NOTE: BUMP on right Side of Forehead (from Brain Surgery), Dimples and Silver Dental Braces.

 

 

Second Sean SIDI Sighting Being Investigated

Yesterday, we reported a tip received from someone in San Rafael (Marin) about an older white male, with a mixed race (white/asian) teen at Peet's Coffee in San Rafael on or about January 4, 2014.  See Post of January 12, 2014. 

Later that evening, someone else reported seeing an older white male, with someone  resembling Sean.  This sighting occurred @ Dec 19, 2013 at Laurel Village, San Francisco.

We are attempting to secure video surveillance at both locations.

Please keep an eye open for Sean SIDI, age 19, missing from San Francisco, CA May 21, 2013. Sean suffered a severe traumatic brain injury prior to going missing and is urgent need of medical care.  Sean is white/asian, 5'5", 120 lbs, dark brown wavy hair, dark brown eyes, wears silver dental braces, has dimples, slight bump on right forehead from brain surgery.  

For more information, see www.seansidi.com or www.facebook.com/findseansidi.