MEDIA ADVISORY – IMPD REQUEST CANCELLATION OF AMBER ALERT
INDIANAPOLIS – The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD), with the assistance of several local, state, and federal agencies have spent that last three days searching for 6-week-old, Delano Wilson, who was reported missing on Wednesday, August 27, 2014 during an alleged robbery.
On Wednesday, an Amber Alert was requested from the Indiana Clearing House which manages the Amber Alert program for the state. The Amber Alert was issued in conjunction with the in-progress hourly radio broadcasts to all Marion County law enforcement officers, internal department communications, use of the department’s social media links, and regional messaging to outside agencies. Detectives have followed up on all the information received from the public. Unfortunately, the information received did not shed any light on the whereabouts of Delano.
When the Amber Alert was first issued, investigators received numerous tips. However, over the last six hours investigators have only received two calls. The activation of an Amber Alert requires IMPD investigators to manage and monitor a 24hr Amber Alert hotline.
Over the past three days, Missing Person detectives believe the Amber Alert message has reached its maximum audience. With the decrease in tips, detectives have requested the cancellation of the Amber Alert. Detectives feel confident the continued use of the department’s internal messaging, use of its social media links, continued coverage by local media, and information for the public is sufficient and yields the best opportunity to find Delano. Additionally, detectives believe that the Amber Alert has increased awareness surrounding Delano's alleged abduction. The cancellation of the Amber Alert does has no barring on the active investigation into Delano's abduction. IMPD will continue to use all necessary resources and techniques to bring Delano back home.
Officers will continue to be on high alert but at this time no further searches are being planned. If information is received which provides reliable information on a location of Delano or a suspect, IMPD will take immediate action. Detectives will continue to follow-up on the investigative information and distribute information to the public when appropriate. Again, anyone with information on the whereabouts of Delano is asked to call 911 or text 888777 keyword “IMPD” with information.
Address/Location
Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department
50 N Alabama St
Indianapolis, IN 46204
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 317-327-3811
Kendale Adams
Media Relations
[email protected]
317-327-3424
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