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Silver Alert Issued for Missing 16-Year-Old with Autism
20 Dec, 2025
Summary
- A 16-year-old with autism is missing from Indianapolis.
- Robert Williams was last seen on Broad Ripple Avenue on December 17.
- He may require immediate medical attention, authorities warn.
Authorities in Indianapolis have issued a statewide Silver Alert for Robert Williams, a 16-year-old boy with autism, who has been reported missing. He was last seen on the afternoon of December 17 in the Broad Ripple Avenue area.
Williams, described as Black with brown eyes and black hair, stands 5'9" and weighs 185 pounds. His disappearance was noted when he did not return home from school on December 17, prompting immediate concern from law enforcement.
Police emphasize that Robert may be in need of urgent medical attention. The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department is actively searching for him and is requesting the public's assistance. Anyone with information is urged to call 317-327-6541 or 911.
