The mother of a Long Island Democratic candidate who vanished near a local beach pleaded for help to bring her “boy” home Monday, begging supporters not to give up as the search reached 12 days.
Maria Lo Krommidas issued a gut-wrenching statement to supporters on her social media thanking them for the efforts in the days since April 23, when her son Petros Krommidas disappeared on his way to train for a triathlon in the ocean off Long Beach.
Petros Krommidas was reported missing on Thursday, April 24, according to the Nassau County Police Department. Instagram / @maria.lo.70
Petros Krommidas with mom in an undated photo. Facebook/Maria Lo“It’s been 12 days without knowing where he is,” she said. “I can’t thank you all enough for all your efforts and time for all the love, prayers and support BUT I’m asking you, PLEASE DON’T STOP SEARCHING, DON’T GIVE UP ON HIM.”
She then shared tide charts for Monday and Tuesday for volunteers aiding in the search.
“Please help me bring my boy home,” she added.
Petros Krommidas (L) with a family member. Instagram / @petroskrommidasPetros Krommidas was a candidate for the Nassau County legislature when he disappeared. Police have found Krommidas’ car and towel nearby but there have been no further breaks in the case despite Nassau County deploying drones to assist in the search while 100 volunteers combed Atlantic Beach over the weekend.
