Crime & Safety
Jasper County, IN: Police Seek Missing Father, 23-Month-Old Girl
Rensselaer, IN – Police in northwest Indiana are asking for the public's assistance in locating a 21 year old father and his 23 month old daughter following a traffic accident near Rensselaer. Authori
By Lauren Beckett · 2026-11-04T14:41:25.911Z
Rensselaer, IN – Police in northwest Indiana are asking for the public's assistance in locating a 21 year old father and his 23 month old daughter following a traffic accident near Rensselaer. Authorities say both individuals may have sustained injuries, and their current whereabouts are unknown.
According to the Rensselaer Police Department , officers are searching for David Hendrickson and his young daughter after the two were reportedly involved in a crash near the intersection of State Road 114 and County Road 850 West in Jasper County.
Police have not disclosed the circumstances surrounding the accident or explained how the father and daughter left the crash location.
Hendrickson is described as a 21 year old white male, approximately 6 feet tall and weighing 160 pounds.
He has brown hair and blue eyes.
Authorities say Hendrickson may be wearing gray sweatpants and a navy blue shirt featuring bright lettering.
Police have not released a clothing description for the child or provided additional identifying information about her in the supplied announcement.
The department emphasized that both individuals may have suffered injuries during the accident, raising concerns about their well being.
It remains unclear whether either person received medical attention following the crash.
The Rensselaer Police Department is requesting assistance from anyone who may have seen Hendrickson, his daughter or individuals matching their descriptions.
Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Rensselaer Police Department through its official channels. Anyone who believes they are witnessing an immediate emergency should call 911.
Authorities have not announced that the two have been located.
This remains an active public assistance request based on the department's latest supplied announcement.