UPDATE: While no charges have yet been filed, review by local prosecutors continues in the case which follows the missing persons' report and recovery of two Mansfield residents earlier this week. Mansfield Police chief Keith Porch told Richland Source that Tim Whitt, 44, and his nephew Zane Clay, 6, were found Thursday morning after a miscommunication with the boy's mother led to an extensive search for the two individuals. Clay was medically checked and cleared, while Whitt was arrested on an outstanding warrant.
The Mansfield Division of Police is currently attempting to locate Timothy Lee Whitt (W/M/44) and his 6 year old nephew, Zane Clay, who left with Mr. Whitt yesterday morning. Mr. Whitt picked up his nephew, Zane (W/M/6) on Wednesday 01/29/2020 to spend time with him. Both were last seen leaving 117 Pleasant Avenue at approximately 9AM that morning.
Zane's mother became concerned when they had not returned to her home, later that evening, as expected. Mr. Whitt has picked his nephew up from the residence many times in the past. However, Zane’s mother became concerned as Mr. Whitt has always had Zane home on time. She has no way to contact Mr. Whitt (who is transient) and has not heard anything from them since they left which has alarmed her. She contacted Mansfield Police at approximately 8:32PM that evening to report both of them missing.
Mansfield Patrol Officers and Detectives have checked numerous locations for both subjects, to no avail. Both are believed to be on foot as Mr. Whitt does not own a vehicle. Although, there is no additional information indicating that either may be in immediate danger, there is concern for their welfare since family has not heard from them and it is unlike Mr. Whitt to not have his nephew back on time.
The Mansfield Division of Police has activated A Child Is Missing (ACIM) in hopes of locating Zane as well as his uncle and officers continue searching the area. Anyone with information on their whereabouts or who may have seen them, is asked to call Mansfield Police at (419) 522-1234.
Timothy Whitt: 44 YOA, W/M 5’6” and 180lbs. with Brown Hair and Blue Eyes. Last seen wearing a Tan Carhartt Jacket with Blue Jeans
Zane Clay: 6 YOA, W/M 3’5” tall and 48lbs. with Reddish Hair and Blue Eyes. Last seen wearing a Black and grey coat (same one in left photo) and a Red T-shirt with Mario on it as well as Black Sweat Pants and Black and Blue Snow Boots