Indiana police continue to search for a 14-year-old boy last seen Thursday after reportedly getting into some sort of conflict with his family.
As CrimeOnline previously reported, the Indiana State Police issued a statewide Silver Alert Friday for Scottie Morris, who was last seen around 8:30 p.m. Thursday in Eaton, where he lives.
“He is believed to be in extreme danger and may require medical assistance,” the Indiana State Police said in the alert.
Search parties, including volunteers, emergency responders, and law enforcement searched throughout Eaton and the surrounding areas over the weekend, while school officials with the Delaware Community Schools provided busses and transport searches on Monday, Star Press reports.
According to Eaton Police Chief Jay Turner, police have not had any previous dealings with Scottie or his family, adding that Delta Middle School staff called him a “very nice young man.”
A photo was taken of Scottie on the day he vanished, with words scribbled on the front of his white T-shirt. “I’m a liar” and “cheat,” among other words, were written on the front of his shirt with what appears to be a black marker.
Police shared the image shortly after Scottie’s disappearance but have since censored the image after social media complaints.
“That was the ONLY photo that EPD was given to display and was quickly posted in an effort to help find Scottie ASAP. EPD Officers came in on their own time to search for Scottie Morris, and are still working hard to find him,” Eaton police said on Facebook.
“We are very sorry the post seemed as if we were trying to shame him in anyway, as that would NEVER be our intent.”
When asked whether the child’s parents are considered suspects, Turner said polygraph tests have been given “and we’re looking elsewhere.”
Scottie is described as a white male who stands 5 feet 4 inches tall and weighs approximately 150 pounds. He has brown hair and blue eyes. Along with the white T-shirt, he was wearing black and red shorts, and black shoes when he disappeared.
Anyone with information on Scottie’s whereabouts is urged to call the Eaton Police Department at 765-396-3297 or 911.
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[Feature Photo: Scottie Morris/Police Handout]
