OH OH - Harley Dilly, 14, enroute to Port Clinton High School, 20 Dec 2019

[btfly547]

Another thought...if he’s already court-involved he could be genuinely scared about returning to juvenile detention when found and doing his best to stay under the radar. I know those searching for him stated he’s not in trouble, but he’s 14 and doesn’t trust many people in his life. I’m so worried for this kid.

This is very true and hopefully something law enforcement is thinking of. It may also be a good idea to send to LE.
In one of the videos, Harley said his assistant principal was one of the few people he trusted. I think it would mean a lot if that principal was on camera talking to Harley - telling him he won't go to juvenile, just in case Harley can see or hear the video and is scared to come back home.

Seems like his home life was a bit chaotic (if only in his mind, not blaming his parents). If so, Harley is like a lot of teens and will listen much more to an adult he respects and trusts instead of his parents at this point.

 

[Luckyzmom]

I think the LE investigation is big and broad ! Marshall's amazing working outside the box. This young man may have attracted a dangerous following that flies under the radar so to speak. Very happy to see all the agencies come together here ! Prayers for Harley, family and friends and LE and SARS crews and animals !! MOO

 

[alyssa5597]

Port Clinton Police Department

Harley Dilly UPDATE, Sunday, December 28th, 2019

Good Morning Friends,

I wish there was new information that I could “share” regarding Harley’s disappearance, which occurred on Friday, December 20th, 2019.

Please understand this is still an active investigation, which does limit the information that I can release.

Please know that any/all information that we receive is being looked at and/or followed up on.

We are still have flyers available at the Police Department, if you would like one to share with your family and friends.

https://www.ohioattorneygeneral.gov/…/Missing-Children/Dilly

Chief Hickman

 

[MichelleBlue]

His facebook (the one used most recently) was shut down pretty quickly.

 

[alyssa5597]

This case reminds me so much of Macin Smith, who I still think about so often...

Macin told his mom he wasn't feeling well, argued with his parents, got his phone confiscated, went missing on the way to school too.

 

[Luckyzmom]

Does Macon have a thread here ? I remember reading about his vanishing but have not seen anything thing lately . Did he go missing in St George ? TIA

 

[MichelleBlue]

This case reminds me so much of Macin Smith, who I still think about so often.

Ugh. As a parent to teenagers, these stories break me.

 

[alyssa5597]

Does Macon have a thread here ? I remember reading about his vanishing but have not seen anything thing lately . Did he go missing in St George ? TIA

Macin does have a thread: UT - UT - Macin Smith, 17, St George, 1 Sept 2015

He did go missing from St. George. It's been 4 years and pretty much nothing ever happened after he vanished. We still have no idea what happened to him.

 

[GordianKnot]

This case reminds me so much of Macin Smith, who I still think about so often...

Macin told his mom he wasn't feeling well, argued with his parents, got his phone confiscated, went missing on the way to school too.

Yep, several similarities, with a couple of differences:

• MS was several years older than HD at the time of his disappearance.
• MS left a suicide note behind for his parents.

We haven't heard of any note being left behind by HD.

I do wonder whether or not that's something that LE might be withholding from the public right now, though.

In MS' case, they didn't publicly disclose for several years that it was actually a suicide note he had left.

JMO.

 

[Luckyzmom]

Got it Thank you, I remembered after first post. Glad for the update such as it is . At least the Chief is attempting to keep public informed. That is walking a tightrope ! Hoping today is the day for Harley ! MOO

 

[bellyup]

I did see TES trying to contact the family on facebook. That's a great sign, maybe Tim Miller will soon be looking for Harley!

I contacted TES (was willing to go search if they were coming in). They will not be.

Not sure I can say what they told me on WS without being confirmed aside that.

 

[bellyup]

I was thinking the same thing.

Are we sure the still CCTV is Harley? (I couldn’t find it - does someone have the link?)

If not, are we sure he actually left his residence? (Not insinuating anything here, just want to check).

It is not 100% confirmed. Chief stated they “believe” it “might” be Harley.

 

[MrsWatson]

I'm gobsmacked at the amount of SM he had and the information he shared. I wonder if he has the goal of becoming like Dan & Phil or CuteDPie or whatever his name is. One of those famous YouTubers who makes a bazillion quid talking about games they play.

Very, very concerning case. He just seems so vulnerable and is just a little guy.

I hope he's found safe very soon.

MOO

 

[btfly547]

I'm gobsmacked at the amount of SM he had and the information he shared. I wonder if he has the goal of becoming like Dan & Phil or CuteDPie or whatever his name is. One of those famous YouTubers who makes a bazillion quid talking about games they play.

Very, very concerning case. He just seems so vulnerable and is just a little guy.

I hope he's found safe very soon.

MOO

To the highlighted - no doubt that was Harley's goal.
I say that because I have 2 that are around Harley's age and that group is fascinated with Youtuber's. Mine have repeatedly asked at what age will I let them get a Youtube channel. They talk nonstop about how many subscribers someone has, when a new video will be posted, and the latest updates on these people.
I haven't given in to mine yet, but it's definitely "the thing" for this group and I've heard this from many coworkers as well with kids of this age.

 

[MsFacetious]

I contacted TES (was willing to go search if they were coming in). They will not be.

Not sure I can say what they told me on WS without being confirmed aside that.

That's too bad, it seemed like they were having a hard time getting in touch with the family. I imagine not being involved in this community you may not realize what a huge gift their help would be. Well, hopefully their help isn't needed.

 

[MrsWatson]

To the highlighted - no doubt that was Harley's goal.
I say that because I have 2 that are around Harley's age and that group is fascinated with Youtuber's. Mine have repeatedly asked at what age will I let them get a Youtube channel. They talk nonstop about how many subscribers someone has, when a new video will be posted, and the latest updates on these people.
I haven't given in to mine yet, but it's definitely "the thing" for this group and I've heard this from many coworkers as well with kids of this age.

My daughter is 16 now, but she also went through that phase. I was so sick of hearing about Youtube gamers, she talked about Dan & Phil like we knew them,like they might stop over for tea, and we still have a couple of the books they "wrote" floating around.

I wonder if his parents knew how much he was posting? I know his mom was in the background in some, but he sounds like he racked up a lot of hours. And I am in no way trying to fault his parents; I know it's impossible to watch a child that age 24/7. Even having a close eye on their SM, you can miss a lot because teen-agers are tricky little creatures.

I really hope he's just totally off grid somewhere, holed up in one of the summer houses, and wasn't a victim of a predator. I just find the whole situation very alarming.

MOO

 

[LietKynes]

Marking my spot.
Hoping for good news soon.

 

[fridaywoes]

I contacted TES (was willing to go search if they were coming in). They will not be.

Not sure I can say what they told me on WS without being confirmed aside that.

forgive me as im new to all of this. Would the family decline their assistance or LE or both? or is it TES thats declining?

 

[MsFacetious]

forgive me as im new to all of this. Would the family decline their assistance or LE or both? or is it TES thats declining?

TES reached out so they didn’t decline. They offered. They just won’t come without the blessing of LE or family.

LE does decline in some cases where they don’t feel they need additional help. Or where they know a search would be a waste of time.

Family can certainly decline. Though I cannot think of a single reason why anyone would. (Aside from maybe being the guilty party, even then most would welcome them to look innocent.)

Have we ever seen TES turned down by a family?
If yes, was the family proven innocent in the case?

 

[MsFacetious]

If Harley has a habit of running away perhaps there is a reason for that.

In the press conference instead of saying they will return Harley to his parents, they should say they will hear what he has to say first. That they will sit down and listen to him. No parents.

If he is hiding that might be the nudge he needs to contact someone.