Richmond police are asking the public for help finding David Darling, a missing man described as 6 feet 3 inches tall, 145 pounds, with blond hair and brown eyes. Investigators say they want to speak with Darling and are urging anyone with information about his last known whereabouts to come forward.
The public assistance request went out Friday, according to a Richmond Police Department post on Facebook, which asked residents to share the notice widely to help expand the search for leads. As reported by WTHR, anyone with information on Darling's whereabouts is asked to call lead Detective Amanda Thackrey at 765-983-7314.
The contact detective for the case is Amanda Thackrey. The Richmond Police Department recognized Thackrey in August as its Officer of the Second Quarter for 2026.
Why Richmond Police Are Turning to the Public
Richmond, Indiana, is where the search is taking place. The department used a public Facebook post to distribute the notice to residents.
Richmond police are asking residents to share tips. The department has not released additional details about when or where Darling was last seen, and it remains unclear whether investigators suspect foul play or believe any medical or high-risk factors are involved in his disappearance.
How Missing Person Cases Are Handled in Indiana
Indiana's Silver Alert program concerns missing and endangered adults or children. The Richmond Police Department's notice asks the public for information about Darling.
Darling's case adds to a substantial backlog of unresolved disappearances across the state. Indiana State Police statistics reported by WTHR in 2024 showed more than 1,100 active missing persons cases statewide. Locally, a later Wayne County sheriff-related post reported 37,047 calls for service in 2025, underscoring the demands facing investigators as they work cases like Darling's alongside a growing caseload.
No further details about David Darling's disappearance have been made public. Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Amanda Thackrey directly.
