Missing Central Texas Man Found Safe
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Missing Central Texas Man Found Safe
Police set up a mobile command post Sunday evening as they looked for a missing 22-year-old Central Texas man with Down syndrome, who was later found in a local Wal-Mart.
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(September 7, 2008)- Temple Police searched for several hours Sunday evening for a missing man who has Down syndrome.

Joshua Engelbrecht, 22, of Temple disappeared around 12:20 p.m., Sunday after he walked out of church.

He was found safe at a local Wal-Mart at about 7:45 p.m.

Police searched through the late afternoon and early evening, setting up a mobile command post at the intersection of 1st Street and Calhoun.

A Department of Public Safety helicopter was used to search from the air.

Officers say Engelbrech lives in a group home in eastern Bell County and had told friends about wanting to visit his dad in Crawford.

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Posted by: Terese Location: Gatesville on Sep 8, 2008 at 03:45 PM

As a parent of an adult with disabilities we must find some way to protect them from themselves when they are in our absence. I feel it would be beneficial for these members to wear some sort of jewelry that has a tracking device. Sort of a lo-jac for our loved ones that is stylish yet highly functional. There must be something out there to help ensure they can be safe in their attempt to live an independent life.
Posted by: S Location: Robinson on Sep 8, 2008 at 11:17 AM

Melvenia, You are commenting on the wrong story.
Posted by: melvenia wise Location: killeen on Sep 8, 2008 at 10:29 AM

this is a tradegy, my prayers are with the familes this morning. it is so important thst reach our soliders before it's too late. we has christian have to step up to the plate. it's time out for self and tend to the Lord business. take time out of your busy schedule to encourage someone. we don't know what someone could be going through. it's time for all to come together. can the city of killeen hold a prayer vigil for these lost souls.
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