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Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department
Tuesday January 24th, 2023 :: 07:52 p.m. EST

Advisory

**LOCATED**IMPD Missing Persons detectives are seeking the public's help in finding father and 3-month-old child

**LOCATED**

The 3-month-old child has been safely located and is in DCS custody. Lawrence Whitsitt is in police custody.

Detectives want to thank the community for their assistance in this case. There is no further information at this time.

 

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UPDATE

A Silver Alert has been issued for the 3-month-old child. 


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INCIDENT TYPE:
Non-custodial Parent Abduction

INCIDENT LOCATION: 1300 block of W. 75th Ct.

INDIANAPOLIS - Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD) Missing Persons Detectives are seeking the public's assistance in locating Lawrence Whitsitt and a 3-month-old child. Whitsitt and the child were last seen Tuesday, January 24, 2023, in the 1300 block of W. 75th Ct. Mr. Whitsitt is driving a 2012 Silver GMC Terrain with plate 116RMK and may be armed with a handgun.
 
Mr. Whitsitt, who is the non-custodial parent, of the 3-month-old and is described as a black male, 5’10”, 144lbs, brown hair and brown eyes.
 
A photo of Whitsitt, Silver GMC Terrain, and the child are attached.

If located, please call 911 immediately.
 
If you have information, please contact the IMPD Missing Persons Unit at 317.327.6160 or call Crime Stoppers of Central Indiana at 317.262.8477 or (TIPS). Citizens can also download the mobile P3tips app for Apple or Android phones to submit a mobile tip, or go to www.CrimeTips.org to submit a web tip. You will remain anonymous and may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $1000 if the information leads to a felony arrest.  Only tips submitted directly and anonymously to Crime Stoppers are eligible for these cash rewards. This release may be updated as more information becomes available. Information given via Crime Stoppers should be considered anonymous.    
                                             
Case Number IP230008216
 

Address/Location
Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department
50 N Alabama St
Indianapolis, IN 46204

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