Missing Ohio Teen: Mother Posts Facebook Message Addressing Missing Son, Harassment And Depression

KEY POINTS

Harley Dilly was last reportedly seen on Dec. 20
Reward for his safe return has reached $7,000
Local and Federal agencies aiding in the search for the missing teen

A mother from Ohio posted a desperate Facebook message Sunday pleading for her missing son to return home.

Heather Dilly posted about the emotional toll the search for her 14-year-old son Harley has taken on her. She discusses how she needs medication because of the ordeal and addresses being called a “horrible mom.”

(NOTE: The Facebook post contains language some may consider graphic or offensive)

See posts, photos and more on Facebook.

Harley was last reportedly seen on Dec. 20 between 6 a.m. and 7 a.m. as he left for school in Port Clinton, Ohio. He was reportedly wearing his glasses, black sneakers, maroon winter jacket, and gray sweatpants. Authorities continue to treat his search as a runaway child investigation and believe he is alive.

“We’ve expanded the search throughout the United States at this point,” Port Clinton Police Chief Rob Hickman told reporters. He also said the FBI, U.S. Marshals Service, Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation, and National Center for Missing and Exploited Children are reportedly aiding in the search.

A candlelight vigil was held Sunday in Port Clinton where nearly 100 people came out to support Harley’s family and encouraging the teen to come home.

“If you're out there and you're hearing this or seeing this we all want you home,” Harley’s grandfather told reporters. “Your mom feels, is in the deepest depression you've ever seen. She needs you to lay on her and hug her like you used to. We miss you, son. Come home, please.”

Authorities are offering a $7,000 reward for information that will help find Harley.