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[–]Chadronomous 44 points45 points ago

Hey. At this point you need to involve the police. Give them all the relevant information. Your friend may get pissed short term but their life is more important. Please let us know how this goes as these things elicit genuine concern.

[–]aimingforzeroHamilton[S] 3 points4 points ago

How long does it have to be to put in a missing person report? My husband seems to think 3 days

[–]AgentFreckles 10 points11 points ago

Depends on the municipality and the situation. Call them now and explain your situation!

[–]JpgofastCovington 6 points7 points ago

If you say that the individual has had recent suicidal thoughts or tendencies then it will increase the urgency of the police in their efforts to find them. They will take you very seriously.

[–]jedispyderGreenhills 4 points5 points ago

It's a case-by-case situation. Many years ago my grandma, in the early stages of dementia, got lost and ended up in Chilicothe (she was going to Forest Park from Greenhills, a 5 minute drive). We were worried when she didn't show up within an hour so we contacted the cops. They were extremely helpful and even sent out an APB to keep an eye out for her and luckily she was found safe but confused.

[–]Chadronomous 0 points1 point ago

I do believe that it depends on the local jurisdiction. Some places are 24 and some could be as long as 72.

[–]burningrobotNorthside 0 points1 point ago

There is no wait period, that's a misconception.

For almost every missing person case, the critical time period for the start of investigation is “immediately”.

[–]AntiMeFairfield 0 points1 point ago

Yeah, but that's a private investigator service. That page even says most law enforcement won't bother until 72 hours.

[–]Suradner 1 point2 points ago

won't bother until 72 hours.

That depends entirely on the circumstance. For someone suicidal it will likely be different.

[–]AntiMeFairfield 1 point2 points ago

Yeah, or a child. You can report it anytime but they are going to just expect an adult is just doing whatever, not really in trouble. In a suicidal case they'd probably look into it.

[–]aimingforzeroHamilton[S] 15 points16 points ago

I don't know how to actually update from my phone, but he called us from an unknown number. Don't know where he is but at least he's okay. Thank you so much everyone- you guys are great :)

[–]myktru 0 points1 point ago

Do everything you can to get him to see a doctor therapist social worker asap his outcomes will be significantly better

[–]Chadronomous 0 points1 point ago

Thank you very much for the follow up. If it means anything, please let your friend know that even random strangers care about them and I hope they get the care they need.

[–]aimingforzeroHamilton[S] 1 point2 points ago

Thank you, I hope he gets the help he needs as well. Unfortunately it was beyond what my husband and I could provide. If you know anything about Hamilton, it is full of a million lost souls and it breaks my heart

[–]myktru 3 points4 points ago

If he has a social worker call up their agency. If not refer him to case management or therapy through talbert house free of charge depending on income. Also call psychiactric emergency services at deconess hospital the second you find him to get him evaluated

[–]aimingforzeroHamilton[S] 2 points3 points ago

No social worker unfortunately

[–]myktru 1 point2 points ago

Well if he shows up there are a ton of free resources available for long term treatment he doesn't have to suffer

[–]aimingforzeroHamilton[S] 2 points3 points ago

Edit- we are in Hamilton, if it makes a difference. I'm on my phone so I don't know if that is showing up

[–]sarpinking 2 points3 points ago

Im in hamilton. Post a picture and give a picture to police just to be cautious. You can try to keep asking the hospitals. Hope you can find your friend.

[–]aimingforzeroHamilton[S] 2 points3 points ago

I will see if I can find a picture but he was always pretty adamant against them....

[–]sarpinking 1 point2 points ago

Im assuming Fort Hamilton? They have social workers there you may be able to get advice from.

[–]gingican 2 points3 points ago

I agree with /u/Chadronomous. In the mean time you should put up a picture or description in case someone sees him

[–]errl_dabbingtonsOver The Rhine 1 point2 points ago

good luck on finding your friend. maybe he just skipped town.

[–]eyesofury 0 points1 point ago

Notify your local authorities. Then contact 281-CARE, a suicide outreach hotline, make them aware so they can get a press release out. Then contact Psych Emergency Services and give them all his information so they can have their outreach workers looking while their out tonight. Their number is 584-5098. They have specifically trained workers and officers for this issue.

Finally, put it on Facebook any pic, hangouts, pals that might have seen him are more likely it on there than here.

[–]eyesofury 0 points1 point ago

Are you in Butler County? Call Ft. Hamilton Hospital psych emergency and Butler County Sheriff's so they can get a missing person on the news ASAP. Then you want to call the Butler County Mental Health Board ER line...867-5073. If he is a Veteran, call the VA hotline too at 45-8688. Still do all the other stuff on FB and Psych ER services, and 281-CARE.

Also, if he has any criminal contact, you can pull his mug shot just to have something. Sheriff's office can help with that. Good luck!


Call the fucking police!

Who is stupid enough to think that reddit is the next logical step? Wow.