CANTON, Ohio — Detectives with the Canton Police Department are investigating the disappearance of a 26-year-old man under "suspicious circumstances."
According to police, Ryan T. Godbey was last in contact with his family on June 19 and reported missing on June 22.
On Tuesday, Ryan's bank card and driver's license were found along I-77 near the Pro Football Hall of Fame. His mother, Jackie Godbey, fears that something bad may have happened to her son.
"I know the police in Canton and the detectives are working diligently to help us piece this together and find Ryan and bring Ryan home," Jackie said. "Somebody has to know something, somewhere of where Ryan's at."
Ryan, who is part of the LGBTQ+ community, was last seen at Darlin's Crew nightclub on Cherry Avenue NE Thursday night.
Early Friday morning, Ryan sent a text to a friend, and since then, calls to his phone have been going straight to voicemail. Friends and family have not heard from him in five days.
Jackie said Ryan performs as a drag queen and did not show up to a weekend show that he was looking forward to.
"He was so excited to have the opportunity to perform Saturday night, so for him no to show not to call, that's not like my son," Jackie said.
Investigators were at Ryan's apartment on Tuesday looking for possible leads and evidence.
“Based on a number of factors in this case, detectives are acting with an increased sense of urgency. We need help from anyone in the community who may have information,” Canton Police Chief John Gabbard said.
Jackie said Ryan cannot go without his pills for epilepsy, which were found still in his apartment along with other pills for mental health disorders. He also has three cats, which Jackie said Ryan would never leave alone for this long.
"I know something's wrong," Jackie said. "I know somebody knows something out there, where my son is at."
Ryan is a white male who stands 5 feet, 8 inches tall and weighs 180 pounds. He has brown hair and eyes.
Anyone with information about Ryan's whereabouts is asked to contact the Canton Police Communication Center at 330-649-5800 or the Canton Police Detective Bureau at 330-489-3144.
"Bring my son home. Bring my son home. Just let us know. Bring him home to us," Jackie said.
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