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MissMalowe
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I guess it's safe to assume he's not been at work lately? lol
Amber is unemployed so are we to assume he's been paying the babysitter when needed and/or funding whatever it is they have been doing which requires the need for a babysitter?
Has the babysitter been referred to as simply "babysitter" in an attempt by the press to keep that person's name out as much as possible or is that person referred to as "babysitter" because they did a fair/regular amount of babysitting Amiah?
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(That’s happened to me one other time before, I can’t remember which thread lol)
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Hope to have the updated timeline up here soon. Thanks everyone. Great teamwork
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Timeline:
Saturday, March 9: Amiah Last Seen
“But the last time police have confirmed that she was seen alive was at 1:15 p.m. March 9, when Lyons had her in a residence in the 200 block of S. Holmes Avenue on the city's west side.”
Police: Search for missing Indianapolis 8-month-old now classified as homicide investigation
“During a press conference Saturday (March 23, 2019), police say Amiah was last seen with the boyfriend of the baby’s mother, Robert Lyons, around 1:15 p.m. March 9. Lyons is said to have spent the day in the area of Rockville and Mickley. Lyons then returned to the mother’s home at roughly 10 p.m. that night without Amiah.
““If you live in that area I would ask that you try to remember if you saw anything suspicious. If you saw Robert or Amiah, or this truck," IMPD Detective Jean Burkett said.”
Police say Lyons was last seen driving a maroon 1996 Isuzu Rodeo.“
IMPD announces missing 8-month-old baby now investigated as homicide
“A babysitter and other witnesses saw Lyons leave the house on Holmes Ave. with Amiah at 1:15 p.m. March 9. Police said Lyons stayed on the southwest side until 10 p.m. and returned to Amber Robertson without the baby.”
Police: Search for missing Indianapolis 8-month-old now classified as homicide investigation
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Sunday, March 10:
“Since March 10, Robert Lyons has taunted Amber Robertson about Amiah’s whereabouts.””
Police: Search for missing Indianapolis 8-month-old now classified as homicide investigation
...
Thursday, March 14:
A) Last seen number 1:
“But police said she first told them the baby had been missing since the Thursday before.“
Amiah Robertson Missing: 5 Fast Facts You Need to Know | Heavy.com
“Robertson said she doesn't know where her baby could be. She says the last time she saw Amiah was Thursday, before her boyfriend, Robert Lyons, was supposed to take the baby to a west side home.
"She was supposed to go to the babysitter's house on 229 South Holmes. She never arrived there," said Robertson.“
Mother of missing baby said she called tip in to police
“Amiah's mother initially reported the girl missing on Saturday, March 16. At the time, she told police she had not seen Amiah since Thursday and family members did not believe Amiah was in danger.“
Missing 8-month-old Indiana girl believed to be in extreme danger
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Friday, March 15:
A) Last seen number 2:
“Amber claims she hasn't seen her daughter Amiah since Friday and is concerned about her daughter's safety.
"I’m just hoping she isn’t with someone that could do any harm to her," said Robertson.
For their part, police say the family's story has been inconsistent. The family initially told investigators Amiah was last seen on Thursday, March 14 and they did not think the girl was at risk.”
UPDATE: FBI now assisting IMPD with search for missing 8-month-old girl
B) “A Neighbor Saw Her With the Baby Friday Night ‘Speed-Walking’ Toward an Alley”.
Amiah Robertson Missing: 5 Fast Facts You Need to Know | Heavy.com
“"I definitely saw her Friday night around 9 p.m.," B said. "[Amiah] had a short T-shirt on, probably some thin pajama pants, no jacket and it was cold. The mom was just holding her up [away from her body, instead of cradling her] and was speed walking with her."“
Conflicting Stories In the Disappearance of Amiah Robertson
C) Motel 6:
Time?
“...the mother of the child said she was on a date with her ex-boyfriend at a Motel 6 on Friday for a date when Amiah went missing.”
Amiah Robertson Missing: 8-Month-Old Disappeared While Mother Was On Date
“She says she was with her ex-boyfriend, who is not Amiah’s father, at a Motel 6 on Friday, March 15 for a date. That was the last time Amber saw her daughter. She reported Amiah missing to police on Saturday.”
Silver Alert issued for 8-month-old girl missing from Indianapolis
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Saturday, March 16:
A) Reported Missing:
“According to the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department, Amiah's family reported her missing Saturday, two days after the last time she was seen.”
What we know about the disappearance of Amiah Robertson
“Amiah Robertson was reported missing on Saturday, two days after her mother told authorities she was last seen, the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department announced on social media.”
Indianapolis Police Search for Missing 8-Month-Old Baby Amid Conflicting Stories From Family
B) Last seen 3:
“According to the infant's mother, she was last seen on the city's west side in the 200 block of South Holmes Avenue on Thursday, March 14. State police says Amiah was last seen Saturday, March 16.“
Police use search warrant at home where missing 8-month-old was last seen
“Chris Bavender, spokeswoman for the FBI’s Indianapolis division, said Wednesday that the federal agency is assisting in the search for 8-month-old Amiah Robertson, who officials said was last seen on Saturday. She said that Indianapolis police is the lead agency.”
Baby missing since Saturday is subject of search in Indianapolis, with FBI assisting
“A "silver alert" was issued for Amiah by Indiana State Police on Tuesday that said the child is missing from Indianapolis and was last seen on Saturday at 4:35 p.m. "She is believed to be in extreme danger and may require medical assistance," the alert said.“
Baby missing since Saturday is subject of search in Indianapolis, with FBI assisting
“Authorities eventually discovered discrepancies in the timeline of her disappearance and updated her last reported sighting to Saturday.”
Detectives collect 'items' near creek possibly linked to missing 8-month-old
C) Domestic Disturbance:
“Police say Lyons and Robertson got into an argument Saturday, likely over whether or not Lyons was the father for Amiah. Lyons was arrested over that "domestic dispute", according to Amiah's grandfather Chuck Robertson.
"He physically abused my daughter and it escalated into where he actually ran a car into her," Robertson said. "All I can do it hope. I don't know."”
Conflicting Stories In the Disappearance of Amiah Robertson
(Note: Add snippet here from last thread re: time on officer responses)
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Sunday, March 17:
A) “Amber Robertson posted to one of her at least five Facebook pages, this one that uses the url logan.robertson, first on Sunday March 17 at 3:40 p.m. that her baby was missing. This coincides with the time Lyons was arrested. But police said she first told them the baby had been missing since the Thursday before.“
Amiah Robertson Missing: 5 Fast Facts You Need to Know | Heavy.com
B) Surveillance video taken on Sunday /
Detailed description of video at link:
Video surfaces from day after 8-month-old girl was reported missing - WISH
(Article Posted: Fri Mar 22, 2019)
“...it shows Robert Lyons, Amber Robertson's boyfriend, coming out of the house of Amiah Robertson's babysitters on South Holmes Avenue.”
Snip
“The neighbor who provided the video told News 8 that Lyons, mom Amber and daughter Amiah had been living in a car behind the house. Amiah had just been reported missing the day before this video was taken. Her family said that house is where she was last seen.”
C) “A short time later, two IMPD officers show up at the house. The police are not shown going into the house.”
D) “Police arrested Lyons later on Sunday on charges unrelated to Amiah's disappearance.”
Video surfaces from day after 8-month-old girl was reported missing - WISH
E) Car Towed
Revise
Towed Date and Time: 3/17/19 4:27 AM
Indianapolis, IN
Vehicle Details
TOW DETAILS
TR Number: 20190317A0015
License: BBU582 - IN
VIN: *************2027
Vehicle: RED 1996 ISUZU RODEO
Towed Date and Time: 3/17/19 4:27 AM
Towed By: Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department
Towed From: 1017 N Hamilton Ave
Reason: ARREST Arrest
Status: RELEASE PENDING
Tow Company: AutoReturn - Indianapolis
2451 S. Belmont Ave, Indianapolis, IN
https://www.autoreturn.com/indianapolis-in/find-vehicle/details?vehicle=3037547
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Monday, March 18:
A) “Just after midnight, so on March 18, a second post.
“Amiah mommy loves you so much baby girl your out there some where and I’m not stopping till I find you your all mommy and bubby has we miss u so much I just wanna hold you and let everything be ok I love u more than life babygirl”“
Amber Roberston: 5 Fast Facts You Need to Know | Heavy.com
B) Robertson’s father told local media that his daughter and Lyons, who the grandfather said was not the child’s biological father, had been involved in a domestic dispute tied to the child’s paternity. Charles ‘Chuck’ Robertson told a reporter he believed Lyon was involved in the baby’s disappearance calling it a “gut feeling.”
Chuck Robertson posted the above on March 18, where he alleged that Lyons kidnapped the baby.“
Amber Roberston: 5 Fast Facts You Need to Know | Heavy.com
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Tuesday, March 19:
A) Silver Alert Issued
“ISP issued a Silver Alert for Amiah around 11 a.m. on Tuesday—about nine hours after IMPD initially asked the public for help with finding her.”
UPDATE: FBI now assisting IMPD with search for missing 8-month-old girl
“On Tuesday, police determined the child to be in possible danger and a Silver Alert was issued asking for the public's help.
Detectives then when to the home on South Holmes Avenue, where the baby was last seen, and using a search warrant began interviewing possible witnesses. Investigators were also on hand to collect potential evidence. Detectives say they have been given conflicting stories throughout the investigation.”
Police use search warrant at home where missing 8-month-old was last seen
“On Tuesday, a statewide Silver Alert was issued by the Indiana State Police stating that Amiah was now believed to be in "extreme danger" and may require medical attention.“
What we know about the disappearance of Amiah Robertson
“The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department is asking the public to help find the baby, Amiah Robertson. IMPD sent out her photo with a vague description of what happened early Tuesday morning.”
UPDATE: IMPD now working with FBI in search for missing 8-month-old girl
B) “Police on Tuesday took to Twitter to directly address the social media talk and urge people to stop spreading "inaccurate reports."”
What we know about the disappearance of Amiah Robertson
C) “On Tuesday, detectives obtained a search warrant for the home on South Holmes Street where Amiah was reportedly last seen. Police spent time in the neighborhood talking to potential witnesses, and the Indianapolis-Marion County Forensic Services Agency responded as a precautionary measure to collect potential evidence that might assist in locating the baby, police said.”
What we know about the disappearance of Amiah Robertson
“Detectives searched the home for hours on Tuesday, focusing on a detached garage, but it’s unclear if they found anything.”
Why a Silver Alert, not an Amber Alert, was issued for 8-month-old girl missing from Indy
D)Police: Missing baby's mom 'lawyered up'
PUBLISHED: MAR 19TH, 2019 - 10:23PM
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Wednesday, March 20:
A) Silver Alert Cancelled
“However, police say the Silver Alert was canceled at 10 p.m. Wednesday "due to very few tips coming in on that specific hotline."”
UPDATE: FBI now assisting IMPD with search for missing 8-month-old girl
“On Wednesday, the Silver Alert was canceled. IMPD officials said the alert was being pulled because "very few tips" were generated on that specific hotline, and detectives have been receiving numerous tips through social media and department lines.”
What we know about the disappearance of Amiah Robertson
B) “FBI joins the investigation
The FBI confirmed Wednesday that it is assisting Indianapolis police in the investigation.
An FBI spokesperson told IndyStar that IMPD is leading the investigation and declined to comment further.“
What we know about the disappearance of Amiah Robertson
C) “On Wednesday, the search extended to the White River. Officers responded to the area of West McCarty Street near the river just after 4:40 p.m. after getting a tip about potential evidence related to the case.
Items were found along the shoreline that could be related to Amiah's disappearance, but police said the items need to be analyzed further.
Divers also searched the water but nothing was recovered.“
What we know about the disappearance of Amiah Robertson
“On Wednesday afternoon, police were investigating an area about a half-mile from the babysitter’s address...”
FBI involved in search for missing Indiana baby, Silver Alert canceled
Investigators spent hours Wednesday collecting items possibly linked to missing Indianapolis 8-month-old Amiah Robertson.
“Police began searching Eagle Creek near Sadie and West McCarty streets around 4:40 p.m. following a tip from an undisclosed source.”
Detectives collect 'items' near creek possibly linked to missing 8-month-old
“Rescue crews and dive teams were dispatched to assist in the investigation but were only able to recover debris from the water, officials said.
Authorities declined to provide descriptions of items recovered from the shoreline but did not rule out toys, shoes or articles of clothing.”
Detectives collect 'items' near creek possibly linked to missing 8-month-old
“On Wednesday, investigators conducted a large search on the banks of Eagle Creek less than a mile from where Amiah was last seen. An IMPD spokesperson said they conducted the search after being tipped off that some “items related to the case” were there.
“We have to remain hopeful that we will see her again and see her alive again and that’s what we all want to see,” IMPD Sgt. Jim Gillespie said Wednesday.”
Community members hold vigil for missing 8-month-old Amiah Robertson
Police have concentrated their efforts at Little Eagle Creek since Wednesday afternoon.”
Drones Used in Search for Amiah Robertson
“On March 20, Indianapolis police say they received a tip regarding items that may be connected to Amiah along a bank of the White River, less than a mile from where the baby was reportedly last seen. Detectives searched the area with help from an Indianapolis Fire Department dive team, but police say their findings were inconclusive.”
WATCH: IMPD announces missing 8-month-old baby now investigated as homicide
D) “Emergency medical workers arrived at the scene around 5:40 p.m. in an ambulance with flashing lights and left by 7 p.m.”
Detectives collect 'items' near creek possibly linked to missing 8-month-old
E) “Online court records show Robert Lyons, the boyfriend of Amiah’s mother, Amber Robertson, is due in criminal court this morning.”
Lyons is in custody on preliminary charges unrelated to Amiah's disappearance.”
FBI now assisting in search for missing Indianapolis 8-month-old
“He (Lyons) was released Wednesday.”
Why a Silver Alert, not an Amber Alert, was issued for 8-month-old girl missing from Indy
“According to online jail and court records, Lyons was arrested and charged with criminal recklessness and leaving the scene of an accident on St Patrick’s Day. He was released from jail Wednesday March 20 sans online explanation, meaning no court hearings are listed.“
Amber Roberston: 5 Fast Facts You Need to Know | Heavy.com
Release Date: 03/20/2019 16:40
(Per inmate link above)
F) Amber says she went to this location on Wednesday, found items, and called the tip in herself to police:
“Wednesday, police searched an area on the west side after getting a tip close to the investigation. That tip brought them to the banks of the White River near McCarty and Sadie Streets.
Baby Amiah's mom, Amber Robertson, told Eyewitness News she's the one who called it in to police.
"All I can do is sit and think of things that my daughter loves," said Robertson, who said she's had more on her mind, like trying to remember past conversations with her boyfriend, who she said was supposed to take 8-month-old Amiah to the babysitter's last Thursday, but never got there.
"Robert, a long time ago, told me about 1907. That it was somewhere where he and his friends used to hang around and he drove me by here one time," said Robertson.
So she went back there Wednesday afternoon.
That's where she says she found items that belonged to her daughter and boyfriend, so she called 911. The call brought out IMPD and IFD's dive team to collect possible evidence.
"They discovered some items that could be related to the case, however that is not conclusive at this time," said IMPD Sgt. Jim Gillespie.“
Mother of missing baby said she called tip in to police
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Thursday, March 21:
A) “Amiah's grandfather told the TV station that Amber Robertson, Amiah's mother, was talking to detectives again Thursday. She and boyfriend Robert Lyons may have had a fight before the baby disappeared last Thursday.”
Conflicting Stories In the Disappearance of Amiah Robertson
“Amiah's grandfather Charles "Chuck" Robertson told News 8 on Thursday that Amiah's mother was meeting with a detective.”
Search continues for missing 8-month-old girl
B) “Indianapolis metro police Thursday used a drone to search Eagle Creek.”
Search continues for missing 8-month-old girl
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Friday, March 22:
A) “Community members on the near west side of Indianapolis gathered Friday for a candle light vigil for missing 8-month-old Amiah Robertson.“
Community members hold vigil for missing 8-month-old Amiah Robertson
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Saturday, March 23:
A) Last Seen date is clarified as March 9:
“Amiah's family reported her as missing on March 16. But the last time police have confirmed that she was seen alive was at 1:15 p.m. March 9, when Lyons had her in a residence in the 200 block of S. Holmes Avenue on the city's west side.“
Police: Search for missing Indianapolis 8-month-old now classified as homicide investigation
B) IMPD announces they are investigating Amiah’s disappearance as a homicide:
“The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department has announced they are investigating the disappearance of 8-month-old Amiah Robertson as a homicide.”
IMPD announces missing 8-month-old baby now investigated as homicide
“Roach said it has been a homicide investigation all week after officials realized things "didn't add up."”
Police: Search for missing Indianapolis 8-month-old now classified as homicide investigation
C) “IMPD says they investigated the places Lyons told them baby Amiah should be. Amiah was not found at any of the described locations, and several of the locations Lyons detailed did not exist, according to police.”
IMPD announces missing 8-month-old baby now investigated as homicide
D) “Officials also confirmed that items found along the bank of the White River belonged to Amiah.”
IMPD announces missing 8-month-old baby now investigated as homicide
E) “Police urge anyone who saw Lyons with Amiah after March 9 to come forward.”
WATCH: IMPD announces missing 8-month-old baby now investigated as homicide
F) “Police have named Robert Lyons, who was the boyfriend of Amiah's mother, as a suspect.”
Police: Search for missing Indianapolis 8-month-old now classified as homicide investigation
“Although police listed Lyons as a suspect, they said they are not seeking his whereabouts now.”
Search for missing 8-month-old is now classified as a homicide, Indianapolis police say
G) It is stated that Amber is not a suspect and has been cooperative:
“Amiah's mother has been cooperative and is not a suspect, police said.”
Search for missing 8-month-old is now classified as a homicide, Indianapolis police say
H) “Police are asking for anyone, who saw a 1996 maroon Isuzu Rodeo SUV in "poor condition," to call the police tip's hotline 317-262-TIPS.”
Boyfriend named as a suspect in the disappearance of an 8-month-old Indianapolis baby: Police[/QUOTE]
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Sunday, March 24:
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Monday March 25:
Crews search west side pond for evidence in case of missing baby Amiah Robertson
Water search connected to missing Indy 8-month-old underway
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“A water search is underway on the northwest side of Indianapolis in connection with the disappearance of 8-month-old Amiah Robertson.
Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department detectives and firefighters from several fire departments were called to a pond at the Mariner's Village Apartments just after 9:30 a.m. Multiple law enforcement sources have confirmed to Call 6 Investigates' Paris Lewbel that the search is in connection with the infant's disappearance.”
Amiah Robertson: Divers search lake for evidence in case of 8-month-old missing baby
“The Wayne Township Fire Department sent out divers to a lake on the city’s west side, off of the 7300 block of Mariner Way, according to WISHTV. The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department said divers were looking for evidence in the case of Amiah’s disappearance, but the search didn’t yield any results.”
"Crews finished searching a pond on Indy's northwest side this afternoon but have not said whether they found any evidence in Amiah's disappearance. https://bit.ly/2FCf6bf
Police say they will check at least one other area of water and will continue to follow up on any leads to find the 8-mo-old." posted on SM for RTV6.”
Water search connected to missing Indy 8-month-old underway
Sierra Hignite @SierraHigniteTV
AMIAH ROBERTSON: IFD, Wayne Township, and Pike Township conducted a water search today at an apartment complex on the far west side in relation to tips IMPD received on Amiahs disappearance. The search is complete and nothing was recovered. @WISH_TV
@RussMcQuaidNews
Crews with search dog probe wet wooded areas on southwest side in missing baby amiah investigation with no success
Link?
Police in Indianapolis search waterway for missing 8-month-old
“The fire department boats are utilizing side-scanning sonar technology that creates a picture or an image of what is at the bottom of the pond. The crews are also utilizing divers to physically search underwater.
Firefighters were also called out around 7:15 p.m. Sunday to the same area, but called off the search when it became too dark for them to operate safely.“
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—add fires (in another color as possibly unrelated)
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Saturday, March 9: Amiah Last Seen
“But the last time police have confirmed that she was seen alive was at 1:15 p.m. March 9, when Lyons had her in a residence in the 200 block of S. Holmes Avenue on the city's west side.”
Police: Search for missing Indianapolis 8-month-old now classified as homicide investigation
“During a press conference Saturday (March 23, 2019), police say Amiah was last seen with the boyfriend of the baby’s mother, Robert Lyons, around 1:15 p.m. March 9. Lyons is said to have spent the day in the area of Rockville and Mickley. Lyons then returned to the mother’s home at roughly 10 p.m. that night without Amiah.
““If you live in that area I would ask that you try to remember if you saw anything suspicious. If you saw Robert or Amiah, or this truck," IMPD Detective Jean Burkett said.”
Police say Lyons was last seen driving a maroon 1996 Isuzu Rodeo.“
IMPD announces missing 8-month-old baby now investigated as homicide
“A babysitter and other witnesses saw Lyons leave the house on Holmes Ave. with Amiah at 1:15 p.m. March 9. Police said Lyons stayed on the southwest side until 10 p.m. and returned to Amber Robertson without the baby.”
Police: Search for missing Indianapolis 8-month-old now classified as homicide investigation
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Sunday, March 10:
“Since March 10, Robert Lyons has taunted Amber Robertson about Amiah’s whereabouts.””
Police: Search for missing Indianapolis 8-month-old now classified as homicide investigation
...
Thursday, March 14:
A) Last seen number 1:
“But police said she first told them the baby had been missing since the Thursday before.“
Amiah Robertson Missing: 5 Fast Facts You Need to Know | Heavy.com
“Robertson said she doesn't know where her baby could be. She says the last time she saw Amiah was Thursday, before her boyfriend, Robert Lyons, was supposed to take the baby to a west side home.
"She was supposed to go to the babysitter's house on 229 South Holmes. She never arrived there," said Robertson.“
Mother of missing baby said she called tip in to police
“Amiah's mother initially reported the girl missing on Saturday, March 16. At the time, she told police she had not seen Amiah since Thursday and family members did not believe Amiah was in danger.“
Missing 8-month-old Indiana girl believed to be in extreme danger
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Friday, March 15:
A) Last seen number 2:
“Amber claims she hasn't seen her daughter Amiah since Friday and is concerned about her daughter's safety.
"I’m just hoping she isn’t with someone that could do any harm to her," said Robertson.
For their part, police say the family's story has been inconsistent. The family initially told investigators Amiah was last seen on Thursday, March 14 and they did not think the girl was at risk.”
UPDATE: FBI now assisting IMPD with search for missing 8-month-old girl
B) “A Neighbor Saw Her With the Baby Friday Night ‘Speed-Walking’ Toward an Alley”.
Amiah Robertson Missing: 5 Fast Facts You Need to Know | Heavy.com
“"I definitely saw her Friday night around 9 p.m.," B said. "[Amiah] had a short T-shirt on, probably some thin pajama pants, no jacket and it was cold. The mom was just holding her up [away from her body, instead of cradling her] and was speed walking with her."“
Conflicting Stories In the Disappearance of Amiah Robertson
C) Motel 6:
Time?
“...the mother of the child said she was on a date with her ex-boyfriend at a Motel 6 on Friday for a date when Amiah went missing.”
Amiah Robertson Missing: 8-Month-Old Disappeared While Mother Was On Date
“She says she was with her ex-boyfriend, who is not Amiah’s father, at a Motel 6 on Friday, March 15 for a date. That was the last time Amber saw her daughter. She reported Amiah missing to police on Saturday.”
Silver Alert issued for 8-month-old girl missing from Indianapolis
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Saturday, March 16:
A) Reported Missing:
“According to the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department, Amiah's family reported her missing Saturday, two days after the last time she was seen.”
What we know about the disappearance of Amiah Robertson
“Amiah Robertson was reported missing on Saturday, two days after her mother told authorities she was last seen, the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department announced on social media.”
Indianapolis Police Search for Missing 8-Month-Old Baby Amid Conflicting Stories From Family
B) Last seen 3:
“According to the infant's mother, she was last seen on the city's west side in the 200 block of South Holmes Avenue on Thursday, March 14. State police says Amiah was last seen Saturday, March 16.“
Police use search warrant at home where missing 8-month-old was last seen
“Chris Bavender, spokeswoman for the FBI’s Indianapolis division, said Wednesday that the federal agency is assisting in the search for 8-month-old Amiah Robertson, who officials said was last seen on Saturday. She said that Indianapolis police is the lead agency.”
Baby missing since Saturday is subject of search in Indianapolis, with FBI assisting
“A "silver alert" was issued for Amiah by Indiana State Police on Tuesday that said the child is missing from Indianapolis and was last seen on Saturday at 4:35 p.m. "She is believed to be in extreme danger and may require medical assistance," the alert said.“
Baby missing since Saturday is subject of search in Indianapolis, with FBI assisting
“Authorities eventually discovered discrepancies in the timeline of her disappearance and updated her last reported sighting to Saturday.”
Detectives collect 'items' near creek possibly linked to missing 8-month-old
C) Domestic Disturbance:
“Police say Lyons and Robertson got into an argument Saturday, likely over whether or not Lyons was the father for Amiah. Lyons was arrested over that "domestic dispute", according to Amiah's grandfather Chuck Robertson.
"He physically abused my daughter and it escalated into where he actually ran a car into her," Robertson said. "All I can do it hope. I don't know."”
Conflicting Stories In the Disappearance of Amiah Robertson
(Note: Add snippet here from last thread re: time on officer responses)
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Sunday, March 17:
A) “Amber Robertson posted to one of her at least five Facebook pages, this one that uses the url logan.robertson, first on Sunday March 17 at 3:40 p.m. that her baby was missing. This coincides with the time Lyons was arrested. But police said she first told them the baby had been missing since the Thursday before.“
Amiah Robertson Missing: 5 Fast Facts You Need to Know | Heavy.com
B) Surveillance video taken on Sunday /
Detailed description of video at link:
Video surfaces from day after 8-month-old girl was reported missing - WISH
(Article Posted: Fri Mar 22, 2019)
“...it shows Robert Lyons, Amber Robertson's boyfriend, coming out of the house of Amiah Robertson's babysitters on South Holmes Avenue.”
Snip
“The neighbor who provided the video told News 8 that Lyons, mom Amber and daughter Amiah had been living in a car behind the house. Amiah had just been reported missing the day before this video was taken. Her family said that house is where she was last seen.”
C) “A short time later, two IMPD officers show up at the house. The police are not shown going into the house.”
D) “Police arrested Lyons later on Sunday on charges unrelated to Amiah's disappearance.”
Video surfaces from day after 8-month-old girl was reported missing - WISH
E) Car Towed
Revise
Towed Date and Time: 3/17/19 4:27 AM
Indianapolis, IN
Vehicle Details
TOW DETAILS
TR Number: 20190317A0015
License: BBU582 - IN
VIN: *************2027
Vehicle: RED 1996 ISUZU RODEO
Towed Date and Time: 3/17/19 4:27 AM
Towed By: Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department
Towed From: 1017 N Hamilton Ave
Reason: ARREST Arrest
Status: RELEASE PENDING
Tow Company: AutoReturn - Indianapolis
2451 S. Belmont Ave, Indianapolis, IN
https://www.autoreturn.com/indianapolis-in/find-vehicle/details?vehicle=3037547
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Monday, March 18:
A) “Just after midnight, so on March 18, a second post.
“Amiah mommy loves you so much baby girl your out there some where and I’m not stopping till I find you your all mommy and bubby has we miss u so much I just wanna hold you and let everything be ok I love u more than life babygirl”“
Amber Roberston: 5 Fast Facts You Need to Know | Heavy.com
B) Robertson’s father told local media that his daughter and Lyons, who the grandfather said was not the child’s biological father, had been involved in a domestic dispute tied to the child’s paternity. Charles ‘Chuck’ Robertson told a reporter he believed Lyon was involved in the baby’s disappearance calling it a “gut feeling.”
Chuck Robertson posted the above on March 18, where he alleged that Lyons kidnapped the baby.“
Amber Roberston: 5 Fast Facts You Need to Know | Heavy.com
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Tuesday, March 19:
A) Silver Alert Issued
“ISP issued a Silver Alert for Amiah around 11 a.m. on Tuesday—about nine hours after IMPD initially asked the public for help with finding her.”
UPDATE: FBI now assisting IMPD with search for missing 8-month-old girl
“On Tuesday, police determined the child to be in possible danger and a Silver Alert was issued asking for the public's help.
Detectives then when to the home on South Holmes Avenue, where the baby was last seen, and using a search warrant began interviewing possible witnesses. Investigators were also on hand to collect potential evidence. Detectives say they have been given conflicting stories throughout the investigation.”
Police use search warrant at home where missing 8-month-old was last seen
“On Tuesday, a statewide Silver Alert was issued by the Indiana State Police stating that Amiah was now believed to be in "extreme danger" and may require medical attention.“
What we know about the disappearance of Amiah Robertson
“The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department is asking the public to help find the baby, Amiah Robertson. IMPD sent out her photo with a vague description of what happened early Tuesday morning.”
UPDATE: IMPD now working with FBI in search for missing 8-month-old girl
B) “Police on Tuesday took to Twitter to directly address the social media talk and urge people to stop spreading "inaccurate reports."”
What we know about the disappearance of Amiah Robertson
C) “On Tuesday, detectives obtained a search warrant for the home on South Holmes Street where Amiah was reportedly last seen. Police spent time in the neighborhood talking to potential witnesses, and the Indianapolis-Marion County Forensic Services Agency responded as a precautionary measure to collect potential evidence that might assist in locating the baby, police said.”
What we know about the disappearance of Amiah Robertson
“Detectives searched the home for hours on Tuesday, focusing on a detached garage, but it’s unclear if they found anything.”
Why a Silver Alert, not an Amber Alert, was issued for 8-month-old girl missing from Indy
D)Police: Missing baby's mom 'lawyered up'
PUBLISHED: MAR 19TH, 2019 - 10:23PM
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Wednesday, March 20:
A) Silver Alert Cancelled
“However, police say the Silver Alert was canceled at 10 p.m. Wednesday "due to very few tips coming in on that specific hotline."”
UPDATE: FBI now assisting IMPD with search for missing 8-month-old girl
“On Wednesday, the Silver Alert was canceled. IMPD officials said the alert was being pulled because "very few tips" were generated on that specific hotline, and detectives have been receiving numerous tips through social media and department lines.”
What we know about the disappearance of Amiah Robertson
B) “FBI joins the investigation
The FBI confirmed Wednesday that it is assisting Indianapolis police in the investigation.
An FBI spokesperson told IndyStar that IMPD is leading the investigation and declined to comment further.“
What we know about the disappearance of Amiah Robertson
C) “On Wednesday, the search extended to the White River. Officers responded to the area of West McCarty Street near the river just after 4:40 p.m. after getting a tip about potential evidence related to the case.
Items were found along the shoreline that could be related to Amiah's disappearance, but police said the items need to be analyzed further.
Divers also searched the water but nothing was recovered.“
What we know about the disappearance of Amiah Robertson
“On Wednesday afternoon, police were investigating an area about a half-mile from the babysitter’s address...”
FBI involved in search for missing Indiana baby, Silver Alert canceled
Investigators spent hours Wednesday collecting items possibly linked to missing Indianapolis 8-month-old Amiah Robertson.
“Police began searching Eagle Creek near Sadie and West McCarty streets around 4:40 p.m. following a tip from an undisclosed source.”
Detectives collect 'items' near creek possibly linked to missing 8-month-old
“Rescue crews and dive teams were dispatched to assist in the investigation but were only able to recover debris from the water, officials said.
Authorities declined to provide descriptions of items recovered from the shoreline but did not rule out toys, shoes or articles of clothing.”
Detectives collect 'items' near creek possibly linked to missing 8-month-old
“On Wednesday, investigators conducted a large search on the banks of Eagle Creek less than a mile from where Amiah was last seen. An IMPD spokesperson said they conducted the search after being tipped off that some “items related to the case” were there.
“We have to remain hopeful that we will see her again and see her alive again and that’s what we all want to see,” IMPD Sgt. Jim Gillespie said Wednesday.”
Community members hold vigil for missing 8-month-old Amiah Robertson
Police have concentrated their efforts at Little Eagle Creek since Wednesday afternoon.”
Drones Used in Search for Amiah Robertson
“On March 20, Indianapolis police say they received a tip regarding items that may be connected to Amiah along a bank of the White River, less than a mile from where the baby was reportedly last seen. Detectives searched the area with help from an Indianapolis Fire Department dive team, but police say their findings were inconclusive.”
WATCH: IMPD announces missing 8-month-old baby now investigated as homicide
D) “Emergency medical workers arrived at the scene around 5:40 p.m. in an ambulance with flashing lights and left by 7 p.m.”
Detectives collect 'items' near creek possibly linked to missing 8-month-old
E) “Online court records show Robert Lyons, the boyfriend of Amiah’s mother, Amber Robertson, is due in criminal court this morning.”
Lyons is in custody on preliminary charges unrelated to Amiah's disappearance.”
FBI now assisting in search for missing Indianapolis 8-month-old
“He (Lyons) was released Wednesday.”
Why a Silver Alert, not an Amber Alert, was issued for 8-month-old girl missing from Indy
“According to online jail and court records, Lyons was arrested and charged with criminal recklessness and leaving the scene of an accident on St Patrick’s Day. He was released from jail Wednesday March 20 sans online explanation, meaning no court hearings are listed.“
Amber Roberston: 5 Fast Facts You Need to Know | Heavy.com
Release Date: 03/20/2019 16:40
(Per inmate link above)
F) Amber says she went to this location on Wednesday, found items, and called the tip in herself to police:
“Wednesday, police searched an area on the west side after getting a tip close to the investigation. That tip brought them to the banks of the White River near McCarty and Sadie Streets.
Baby Amiah's mom, Amber Robertson, told Eyewitness News she's the one who called it in to police.
"All I can do is sit and think of things that my daughter loves," said Robertson, who said she's had more on her mind, like trying to remember past conversations with her boyfriend, who she said was supposed to take 8-month-old Amiah to the babysitter's last Thursday, but never got there.
"Robert, a long time ago, told me about 1907. That it was somewhere where he and his friends used to hang around and he drove me by here one time," said Robertson.
So she went back there Wednesday afternoon.
That's where she says she found items that belonged to her daughter and boyfriend, so she called 911. The call brought out IMPD and IFD's dive team to collect possible evidence.
"They discovered some items that could be related to the case, however that is not conclusive at this time," said IMPD Sgt. Jim Gillespie.“
Mother of missing baby said she called tip in to police
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Thursday, March 21:
A) “Amiah's grandfather told the TV station that Amber Robertson, Amiah's mother, was talking to detectives again Thursday. She and boyfriend Robert Lyons may have had a fight before the baby disappeared last Thursday.”
Conflicting Stories In the Disappearance of Amiah Robertson
“Amiah's grandfather Charles "Chuck" Robertson told News 8 on Thursday that Amiah's mother was meeting with a detective.”
Search continues for missing 8-month-old girl
B) “Indianapolis metro police Thursday used a drone to search Eagle Creek.”
Search continues for missing 8-month-old girl
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Friday, March 22:
A) “Community members on the near west side of Indianapolis gathered Friday for a candle light vigil for missing 8-month-old Amiah Robertson.“
Community members hold vigil for missing 8-month-old Amiah Robertson
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Saturday, March 23:
A) Last Seen date is clarified as March 9:
“Amiah's family reported her as missing on March 16. But the last time police have confirmed that she was seen alive was at 1:15 p.m. March 9, when Lyons had her in a residence in the 200 block of S. Holmes Avenue on the city's west side.“
Police: Search for missing Indianapolis 8-month-old now classified as homicide investigation
B) IMPD announces they are investigating Amiah’s disappearance as a homicide:
“The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department has announced they are investigating the disappearance of 8-month-old Amiah Robertson as a homicide.”
IMPD announces missing 8-month-old baby now investigated as homicide
“Roach said it has been a homicide investigation all week after officials realized things "didn't add up."”
Police: Search for missing Indianapolis 8-month-old now classified as homicide investigation
C) “IMPD says they investigated the places Lyons told them baby Amiah should be. Amiah was not found at any of the described locations, and several of the locations Lyons detailed did not exist, according to police.”
IMPD announces missing 8-month-old baby now investigated as homicide
D) “Officials also confirmed that items found along the bank of the White River belonged to Amiah.”
IMPD announces missing 8-month-old baby now investigated as homicide
E) “Police urge anyone who saw Lyons with Amiah after March 9 to come forward.”
WATCH: IMPD announces missing 8-month-old baby now investigated as homicide
F) “Police have named Robert Lyons, who was the boyfriend of Amiah's mother, as a suspect.”
Police: Search for missing Indianapolis 8-month-old now classified as homicide investigation
“Although police listed Lyons as a suspect, they said they are not seeking his whereabouts now.”
Search for missing 8-month-old is now classified as a homicide, Indianapolis police say
G) It is stated that Amber is not a suspect and has been cooperative:
“Amiah's mother has been cooperative and is not a suspect, police said.”
Search for missing 8-month-old is now classified as a homicide, Indianapolis police say
H) “Police are asking for anyone, who saw a 1996 maroon Isuzu Rodeo SUV in "poor condition," to call the police tip's hotline 317-262-TIPS.”
Boyfriend named as a suspect in the disappearance of an 8-month-old Indianapolis baby: Police[/QUOTE]
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Sunday, March 24:
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Monday March 25:
Crews search west side pond for evidence in case of missing baby Amiah Robertson
Water search connected to missing Indy 8-month-old underway
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“A water search is underway on the northwest side of Indianapolis in connection with the disappearance of 8-month-old Amiah Robertson.
Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department detectives and firefighters from several fire departments were called to a pond at the Mariner's Village Apartments just after 9:30 a.m. Multiple law enforcement sources have confirmed to Call 6 Investigates' Paris Lewbel that the search is in connection with the infant's disappearance.”
Amiah Robertson: Divers search lake for evidence in case of 8-month-old missing baby
“The Wayne Township Fire Department sent out divers to a lake on the city’s west side, off of the 7300 block of Mariner Way, according to WISHTV. The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department said divers were looking for evidence in the case of Amiah’s disappearance, but the search didn’t yield any results.”
"Crews finished searching a pond on Indy's northwest side this afternoon but have not said whether they found any evidence in Amiah's disappearance. https://bit.ly/2FCf6bf
Police say they will check at least one other area of water and will continue to follow up on any leads to find the 8-mo-old." posted on SM for RTV6.”
Water search connected to missing Indy 8-month-old underway
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AMIAH ROBERTSON: IFD, Wayne Township, and Pike Township conducted a water search today at an apartment complex on the far west side in relation to tips IMPD received on Amiahs disappearance. The search is complete and nothing was recovered. @WISH_TV
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Crews with search dog probe wet wooded areas on southwest side in missing baby amiah investigation with no success
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Police in Indianapolis search waterway for missing 8-month-old
“The fire department boats are utilizing side-scanning sonar technology that creates a picture or an image of what is at the bottom of the pond. The crews are also utilizing divers to physically search underwater.
Firefighters were also called out around 7:15 p.m. Sunday to the same area, but called off the search when it became too dark for them to operate safely.“
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We need to make you a media thread so we can put new links on it for you.
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There's a lot of motel going on in this case. People working at a motel. There was a "date" at a motel. At least one of the photos of baby in MSM was taken at a motel. Retention pond searched behind a motel. Hmm... JMO!
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Question; and I am trying to choose my words very wisely while typing with my toes as I’m still sitting on my hands
How in the world does she not have neglect charges at the very minimum as her mother? Not knowing where your infant was between March 9th-16th before contacting police?
I have to have faith the police know more because dang
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I'm a local as well and I wholeheartedly agree. Murder by shooting in the middle of the afternoon on the west side today, poor girl you're referencing and the search for her father on the run suspected of shooting her, it is something every day in these same areas. All making headlines. I do agree resources are stretched here. And that needs to be addressed because it ends up with so many cases turning cold or as in this case, perhaps babies not being laid to rest. jmo
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Here's the other search we were looking for:
Crews search west side pond for evidence in case of missing baby Amiah Robertson
Crews search west side pond for evidence in case of missing baby Amiah Robertson
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Good to know that anyone can just loose track of their kids in Indianapolis and just say to the cops, “oops, my bad” I am so damn angry over this. No one is being held accountable right now. AMIAH is the victim!!! AMIAH
“He’s kinda a suspect but we ain’t looking for him” In all my years on this site I have never ever heard this from police before. Or i have missed it. How exactly does that work? Apparently from you he holds the answers!
“He’s kinda a suspect but we ain’t looking for him” In all my years on this site I have never ever heard this from police before. Or i have missed it. How exactly does that work? Apparently from you he holds the answers!
And this is exactly why people don't report things that they know. They have to live surrounded by these people with minimal deterrent.
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Question; and I am trying to choose my words very wisely while typing with my toes as I’m still sitting on my hands
How in the world does she not have neglect charges at the very minimum as her mother? Not knowing where your infant was between March 9th-16th before contacting police?
I have to have faith the police know more because dang
Not being the sharpest tool in the shed + being in an abusive relationship with someone who kills/disappears your child often garners pity and often excuses you in some ways from your own actions or inactions in the matter as a whole (or allows you to make deals and accept plea bargains if you do wind up being held accountable in some form). We see it often in cases here. If I shared my own thoughts and experiences on this further, I'd likely either break TOS, offend a lot of people (mostly women probably) or more likely, both.
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I wish this case didn't remind me so much of Ayla Reynolds.
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I can understand all of that up to a point. Very much so. I actually felt for the mom for a bit. My breaking point was when they announced the actual date of disappearance was a week prior. There is no excuse for that. None. As a mother you are to protect your children. (I know, I’m preaching to the choir, I do appreciate this forum for being able to vent within reason) What are you doing for that week? Waiting for her to just stroll back home? Im sure she absolutely loves her baby. But she’s not a baby doll. She lives and breathes and needs care. Protection.
I guess if he was threatening her the whole week and she was scared, I can see that. Ok, putting that in my mind, and the only scenario that would even make sense, he needs to be arrested. That is the most mind boggling.
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“Law-enforcement crews on Monday searched two locations around the city in efforts to find 8-month-old Amiah Robertson.”
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“A search using sonar, drones, cadaver dogs and divers turned up no leads on Monday in the search for Amiah. The girl's grandfather said he is not only worried about granddaughter, but also Amiah's mother.”
Crews search 2 locations for missing 8-month-old
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“Divers searched a west side pond Monday afternoon in connection with the case of missing baby Amiah Robertson.
According to the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD), the Wayne Township Fire Department sent divers to a lake on Mariner Drive to look for potential evidence. The Indianapolis Fire Department and Pike Township Fire Department assisted in the effort, along with a canine.“
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“The pond at the Pebble Point and Mariners Village Apartments is a couple miles northwest of that location. An IMPD homicide detective and fire department divers were at the scene for almost three hours Sunday night before darkness forced them to call off the search.
Monday's search, based on a tip, did not yield any clues.
After searching the pond Monday morning, Wayne Township firefighters then accompanied a search dog as it probed a wooded area behind the Addison Creek on Rockville Apartments and a nearby pond at the Ashton Pointe Apartments in what amounted to a proactive search of secluded areas in a part of town where IMPD believes Lyons travels.“
Crews search west side pond for evidence in case of missing baby Amiah Robertson
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“Police dive crews were seen searching ponds and waterways over the weekend and Monday.”
Police in Indianapolis search waterway for missing 8-month-old
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“A search using sonar, drones, cadaver dogs and divers turned up no leads on Monday in the search for Amiah. The girl's grandfather said he is not only worried about granddaughter, but also Amiah's mother.”
Crews search 2 locations for missing 8-month-old
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“Divers searched a west side pond Monday afternoon in connection with the case of missing baby Amiah Robertson.
According to the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD), the Wayne Township Fire Department sent divers to a lake on Mariner Drive to look for potential evidence. The Indianapolis Fire Department and Pike Township Fire Department assisted in the effort, along with a canine.“
Snip
“The pond at the Pebble Point and Mariners Village Apartments is a couple miles northwest of that location. An IMPD homicide detective and fire department divers were at the scene for almost three hours Sunday night before darkness forced them to call off the search.
Monday's search, based on a tip, did not yield any clues.
After searching the pond Monday morning, Wayne Township firefighters then accompanied a search dog as it probed a wooded area behind the Addison Creek on Rockville Apartments and a nearby pond at the Ashton Pointe Apartments in what amounted to a proactive search of secluded areas in a part of town where IMPD believes Lyons travels.“
Crews search west side pond for evidence in case of missing baby Amiah Robertson
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“Police dive crews were seen searching ponds and waterways over the weekend and Monday.”
Police in Indianapolis search waterway for missing 8-month-old
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Is it a fact RL still works with the paving company? I have a brother in law that has his own paving company and have seen machines they use. Including barrels for primer ..... my mind just wandered
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So your too scared to report your baby missing but not too scared to call police when it involves you personally with the domestic abuse?
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