India, Aug. 17 -- James Kasun, an American citizen, has been missing in Rome, Italy, since August 6. His family is urgently seeking any information about his whereabouts.

In public posts on LinkedIn, his father, Timothy Kasun, and sister, Brittinie Wick, appealed for help from anyone who may have seen or heard from James.

"My son, James Kasun, a US citizen, has gone missing in Rome, Italy. If you have any information or can suggest steps we can take, please reach out immediately. We are extremely worried and desperate to ensure his safety. James, we love you and miss you. Please come home," his father wrote on LinkedIn.

He added that despite reaching out to the US Embassy in Rome and local authorities, there has been little progress. ...