Sheriff Keeler said volunteers and dogs from Missouri Search and Rescue K-9 Unit and the Missouri Region “C” Technical Rescue Team based out of St. Louis, searched the property near Dale Miller’s residence in rural Appleton City again on Saturday, Nov. 8, with negative results.
On Saturday, Oct. 25, Miller, 78, wandered into the woods near his home on NW 400 Road in St. Clair County and did not return. He had his black German shepherd dog, Lady, with him when he went missing. Family, friends and numerous volunteers immediately joined in the search and extensive ground checks of the property and the surrounding acres where Miller was last seen were conducted. Dogs and volunteers from Missouri Search and Rescue K-9 Unit joined in the search along with Bloodhounds from Arkansas Alliance of Bloodhound Search Specialists.
On Friday, Oct. 31, deputies from the St. Clair County Sheriff’s Office canvassed the area again concentrating on areas search dogs had hit on in the past. In the afternoon hours, Miller’s black German shepherd dog, Lady, returned home with no sign of Miller.
“At this point search efforts have been exhausted and the investigation is ongoing with deputies following up on any leads that may come in,” said Sheriff Keeler.
Miller is a white male 5’ 10”, 158 lbs., gray hair, blue eyes and wears glasses. He was last seen wearing a hunter orange baseball cap, blue shirt, blue jeans and boots. Miller is diagnosed with Parkinson's disease and has a fractured vertebra. He walks hunched forward, shuffles his feet and his speech is whispered and mumbled. Miller has missed doses of his medication since he went missing. He may have an altered mental status and motor skills.
Other agencies assisting in the search included Missouri Department of Conservation, Missouri State Highway Patrol, American Red Cross, St. Clair County Rescue, and firefighters from Appleton City, Lowry City, Sac Osage, Taberville, Rockville, Collins, and Iconium. Those with any information related to the case are urged to contact the St. Clair County Sheriff's Office, 417-646-2565.
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