PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Terrence “Terry” Scott, a Palm Springs resident, has been missing for over a month according to his family members. Scott’s family says he has schizophrenia and takes daily medication.
“He’s gone and he’s missing a month now, that’s not okay,” says William Warne, his roommate.
He was last seen on January 5th near his home in the area of South Farrell Drive & East Palm Canyon Drive in Palm Springs. His roommates say they also have mental health issues and can relate to Scott.
“When you break from reality like that, you’re not certain of anything. And it leaves one in a situation to be victimized. So that’s the scary part,” says Eric Montanez.
His family lives on the east coast and says it’s been extremely challenging to find him, and believe there should be more help for people with mental illness.
“The help there is not where I feel like it should be for people with mental health issues, especially schizophrenia. And a lot of times they consider him voluntarily missing, but he’s not able to make decisions for himself,” says his sister Brittany Johnson Scott.
If you see Scott, contact Palm Springs Police Department at (760) 323-8116.