THE family of missing Burdekin police officer Mick Isles has offered a $50,000 reward for information six years after he vanished without a trace.

Senior Sergeant Mick Isles had just returned to work after being cleared of corruption claims when he disappeared on September 23, 2009, leaving his home in Ayr and allegedly making his way to Townsville.

A 2012 coroner’s report found the disappearance was a suicide, however Sen-Sgt Isles’ son Steven Isles lodged an appeal to overturn that ruling in October, claiming that his family, along with members of the public, had concerns over the coroner’s findings.

Mr Isles claims there were inconsistencies in the original police investigation, with District Court Judge Douglas McGill considering the application to reopen the case after a hearing last month. During the hearing, Mr Isles argued officers failed to properly investigate his father’s disappearance by dismissing some evidence provided by witnesses. He also claimed that, contrary to the coroner’s findings, someone wanted to harm his father and other officers were involved.

“No footprints have been found, no shoes, nothing,” Mr Isles told the Townsville Bulletin. “If someone was to take their own life are they really thinking that well to plan it like this?

“The reward we are offering is to appeal to anyone who may know something about my father’s disappearance.

“We can only place some faith in a financial incentive bringing someone … forward.”

Northern region Assistant Commissioner Paul Taylor said the disappearance of Sen-Sgt Isles was a devastating matter for Steven Isles and his family to deal with.

“It’s a very difficult situation for them and I certainly sympathise with Steven and his family,” he said.

“My heart goes out to them … they’re chasing answers.”

To qualify for the reward the information provided must lead to evidence that can be scientifically or ­forensically supported in establishing the whereabouts of Sen-Sgt Isles.