Hammond Continues To Search For Missing Boy
Hammond police are still in search of 12-year-old Kyrin Carter. Kyrin is autistic and went missing Saturday at approximately 12:30 p.m. from the Best Western located in the 3800 block of 179th st. in Hammond. He and his family are in town from Kansas City, Missouri to visit family. Police have utilized every resource including K9’s, drones, helicopters, ATV’s, and ground & water crews.
Crews have more than 80 emergency personnel and civilians searching the area right now. Kyrin is a black male and was last seen wearing a light blue shirt, black shorts with a blue stripe, and had no shoes on. If you spot him, do not approach him. Maintain visual contact with him and call 911 immediately.
Police will continue the search until all options have been exhausted.
Agencies on the ground assisting:
Calumet City Fire
Lake Station Fire
Cook County Sheriff Hammond Police and Fire
Porter County Search and Rescue
Indiana State Police
Lake County Sheriff’s Department
NICTD Police
Highland Police and Fire
Munster Police and Fire
Porter County Bloodhound Team
Laporte County Sheriff’s Department
Will County Sheriff’s Department
Elite Ambulance Services
Merrillville Fire
Cedar Lake Fire
Department of Natural Resources
District 1 Team
