Police use sound of mum's voice to try bring home her missing son

“We really want him to come home.” 

Police are hopeful the power of a mother’s love could help bring home a missing Perth man. 

Finn Coyle, 21, has been missing in thick bushland in the Perth Hills for five days.

He was last seen on Friday afternoon at his home. 

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"It's mum here"

In a desperate bid to draw him out, police have deployed a drone to broadcast a pre-recorded message from his mother.

On Wednesday, the message echoed through the skies above the mapped-out search zone.

“It’s Mum here,” she said.

“The police and volunteers are looking for you.”

She also offered reassuring instructions.

“You’re not in any trouble. If you hear or see the drone, please walk towards it.”

His brother, Conor, told media the disappearance is completely out of character.

“It’s completely out of character, and we’re seriously worried for his wellbeing,” he said at a press conference.

“He’s had a lot of problems with mental health.”

Finn Coyle was last seen on Friday before he was reported missing in Perth bushland. Image: WA Police

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“We will never give up"

Finn is known to enjoy spending time in the bush near his home, but he has always returned before.  

Police and the SES are hopeful that the loving and familiar sound of his mum’s voice will guide him back to safety.

“Hopefully her voice of comfort will draw him out from the bush,” said Senior Sergeant Brad Robinson, from Forrestfield Police. 

More than 50 people are currently searching for Coyle, alongside the drone playing the message from his mother. It’s also equipped with thermal messaging. 

But so far, there has sadly been no sign of him.

Authorities will today drain a nearby well with the search continued, but unfortunately scaled back. 

His heartbroken family are clinging to hope and continued to pray for answers. 

“We will never give up, and we’ll always be here for him,” Conor shared.

“We really want him to come home.”

Finn is 187cm tall, with a slim build, short brown hair and green eyes. 

Anyone with information is urged to contact police.

Originally published as Police use sound of mum's voice to try bring home her missing son