Police ask for public's help after Burnaby family goes missing

The Burnaby family of three hasn't been seen since Sunday afternoon (Handout)

A Burnaby family is missing and police are asking for the public’s help in finding them.

The missing family of three includes 38-year-old Ming Dong Xu, his 36-year-old wife, Yu Ling Zhang, and their four-year-old son Garrick Xu.

According to Burnaby RCMP, the family was last seen on Sunday at approximately 3 pm, in a 2006 Honda Accord similar to the vehicle pictured here:

They were reported missing by family members shortly before 4 am Monday morning, after they failed to return home.

A description of each family member has been provided by the Burnaby RCMP to aid in the search for the family,.

Ming Dong Xu

Asian male
38 years
5 ft 8 in (173 cm)
176 lbs (80 kg)
Short black hair
Brown eyes
Last seen wearing grey jacket, blue jeans, red running shoes

Yu Ling Zhang:

Asian female
36 years
Black hair
Brown eyes

Description of Garrick Xu:

Asian
4 years odl
Short black hair
Brown eyes

Burnaby RCMP is urging anyone who has information or may know of the family’s whereabouts to call the Burnaby RCMP Investigative Support Team at 604-294-7922 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).