Indianapolis, IN – Authorities across Indiana are searching for a man on parole for murder who allegedly walked away from his placement in Scottsburg late last week.
According to the Indiana Department of Correction (IDOC), 72-year-old Roger Caldwell was last seen on Friday, September 12, 2025, around 8:30 a.m. He was reported wearing a gray shirt and blue pants. Caldwell is described as 6 feet 2 inches tall, weighing 221 pounds, with gray hair and blue eyes.
Officials said Caldwell suffers from a mental health condition and may be a danger to himself. The department urged the public not to approach him but to immediately contact law enforcement with any information.
A statewide Silver Alert was declared on Monday, September 15, 2025. Authorities confirmed that a parole violation warrant has been issued under Warrant No. 25-059470.
The IDOC is requesting assistance from the public in locating Caldwell. Anyone with information is asked to call Watch Officer Morgan Hartig at 317-234-4948 or email mhartig@idoc.in.gov.
Caldwell’s last known location was Scottsburg, in Scott County, roughly 30 miles north of Louisville, Kentucky. Law enforcement agencies statewide are now assisting in the search.
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