Silver Alert denied: David M. Schroeder

INDIANA (WTHI) - On September 28, 2012, David M. Schroeder was reported as a Missing Person to the Terre Haute Police Department.  Mr. Schroeder's information was sent to the Vigo County Central Dispatch for entry into IDACS/NCIC immediately after completion of the initial report, and a trace of his cell phone activity was initiated that day.

Every effort has been made to locate Mr. Schroeder, including efforts to request a Silver Alert.

Unfortunately, the THPD's request for the issuance of a Silver Alert has been denied by the state Amber/Silver Alert Center.

The basis for this denial rests with questions A and B, under Section 3, of the attached "Agency Checklist for Silver Alert Request".

According to the release information from the Amber/Silver Alert Center attached to the THPD release, the refusal was based on Schroeder not meeting the following:

• A) Due to the mental impairment, the individual can not find his or her way back to their residence without assistance from Law Enforcement.
• B) Due to physical or mental impairment, or lack of medication, this individual, if driving, could be a danger to themselves or others.

Section 3 requires that "CREDITABLE MEDICAL AUTHORITY ATTEST TO ONE OF THE FOLLOWING STATEMENTS".

Mr. Schroeder's doctor is unable to attest to either of these qualifying statements in this case.

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The THPD will, however, continue all efforts to locate Mr. Schroeder.

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Release from the Terre Haute Police Department