INDIANAPOLIS | The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department is asking for the public’s help locating 84-year-old Richard Palmer, who was reported missing after he was last seen near Southport on the city’s south side.
A public appeal
Local news organizations reported that police issued the appeal Monday and asked residents to watch for Palmer. The request reflects concern for an older adult whose location was not known.
CGN News is limiting this report to information necessary to support the search. Missing-person stories can spread quickly, and outdated photographs, descriptions or claims can interfere with an investigation.
Anyone with current information should provide it directly to IMPD rather than attempt to investigate independently.
How residents can help
People in the Southport area should review official police information and pay attention to places where a person may seek shelter, transportation or assistance.
A credible sighting should be reported promptly with the location, time, direction of travel and any other observation that can be provided safely.
Residents should not approach a person in a way that creates danger. Call 911 for an immediate emergency or contact IMPD through the channel identified in the current police bulletin.
Verify before sharing
Social-media posts about missing people often continue circulating after a person has been located. Before reposting, users should check the date and look for an official update.
Do not publish private addresses, medical speculation or unverified claims about why someone is missing.
The goal is to help police and family members locate the person, not to create a permanent trail of unsupported personal information.
Status can change quickly
CGN News checked available public reporting before publication and found no confirmed update that the search had ended.
If police announce that Palmer has been located, this article should be updated immediately and active missing-person language removed.
Readers should treat IMPD as the authoritative source for the current status of the case.
Additional Reporting By: FOX59; WTHR; and Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department.