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Zachary J. McGinnis age 15 and Kaytlin K. Hootman also age 15, are both reported as Runaways with the Michigan City Police Department. It seems like they have run off together and it was rumored they might be in route to Gary, Indiana.

Kaytlin who is a white female with curly brown hair is 5’2” and weighs 120 lbs. She was last seen wearing a long sleeve blue shirt, dark skinny jeans, and black and white high-tops, carrying a black and blue NIKE gym bag.

Zachary is described as a white male with short brown hair, hazel eyes, 5’5” and approx 125lbs. He was last seen on Monday (5-7-12) wearing a red hoodie, blue jeans, and a white hat with “Grumpy” on the front. If located please contact the Michigan City Police Department at 874-3221, or call 911 and report their whereabouts.

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http://missingpersonsnews.com/northwest-in...k-publics-help/

By Erica Morse
Editor-in-Chief, MPN
Updated 10:50pm CST, May 8th, 2012

For the second time in four months, a teenager has gone missing from his home in Michigan City, IN; and this time, his girlfriend has disappeared with him.

Fifteen-year-old Zachary McGinnis first went missing in January 2012; although he was found within a couple weeks, the teenager has vanished again, and is now accompanied by his girlfriend, 15-year-old Kaytlin-Hootman.

Both teenagers have been missing since Monday; they are students at Michigan City High School. Initial rumors put the two heading towards Gary; but information from a local search team also indicates anyone near Interstate Highways 20 and 12 should also be on the lookout for the teens.

Zachary McGinnis is 5’5, 125 pounds, with brown hair and hazel eyes. Kaytlin Hootman is 5’2, 120 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes.

“Zach” was last seen wearing a red hoodie, blue jeans, and a white hat with the word “Grumpy” across the top. Kaytlin was last seen wearing a long-sleeve blue shirt, dark “skinny” jeans, and white high tops. She was believed to have a white NIKE backpack in her possession.

Christine Salzer, a missing persons’ advocate with “Moms on a Mission”, is based out of LaPorte, IN, just a few minutes from Michigan City. Her group is once again working with the MCPD to locate Zachary – and this time, Kaytlin – as well. Their efforts were successful in January, and Salzer hopes for a repeat success story this time. If someone wishes to leave an anonymous tip for the searchers, they may do so by contacting Christine at (219) 379-4091.

If you have any information related to the whereabouts of Zach McGinnis or Kaytlin Hootman, please call the Michigan City Police Department at (219) 874-3221, dial 911, or contact Moms on a Mission at the number listed above.

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http://missingpersonsnews.com/accusations-...g-indiana-teen/

By Erica Morse
Editor-in-Chief, MPN
Updated 11:50am CST, May 9th, 2012

As the search continues for two missing Indiana teenagers, it appears one of the teens’ privacy has been violated by an adult close to the case.

This morning, a man using the profile name of Chris King posted a comment on the Michigan City Police Department’s FaceBook page about the teen’s situation:

Hate to burst anyone’s bubble but Zachary has been in and out of the juvenile center where I work. He’s a compete idiot and both him and that girl will be brought back for runaway for a status offense.”

Within minutes of the posting, the LaPorte County Dorothy S. Crowley Juvenile Services Center began receiving complaint calls about the message, which appears to be a violation of the teen’s privacy. The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) of 1996 calls for privacy of a person’s medical records and information; the comment made by Mr. King appears to be a direct violation of that act, as he is an employee of the facility.

Dennis Orr, Director of the LaPorte County Dorothy S. Crowley Juvenile Services Center confirmed to MPN that complaints had been received about his employee’s actions. “While we cannot confirm or deny whether someone has been in our facility, we take every measure to ensure privacy is always protected,” Orr said. “We take accusations of privacy violations very seriously, and the situation is being investigated and dealt with appropriately.”

Christine Salzer, an advocate with the group “Moms on a Mission” is leading the search for 16-year-old Zachary McGinnis and his girlfriend, 16-year-old Kaytlin Hootman, who have both been missing since Monday. Salzer herself was one of the people who contacted the Center to discuss the privacy breach.

“I find it disturbing that a government employee would have such unkind things to say about a child, and even more disturbing that one would violate a child’s privacy in this way,” Salzer said.

As social media continues to play an increasing part in the efforts to locate missing and endangered people, those in positions of power are facing tougher challenges with employees who choose to violate private information. In Zachary’s case, the writing is clearly on the wall – the FaceBook wall, that is.

Zachary McGinnis is 5’5, 125 pounds, with brown hair and hazel eyes. Kaytlin Hootman is 5’2, 120 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes.

“Zach” was last seen wearing a red hoodie, blue jeans, and a white hat with the word “Grumpy” across the top. Kaytlin was last seen wearing a long-sleeve blue shirt, dark “skinny” jeans, and white high tops. She was believed to have a white NIKE backpack in her possession.

If you have any information related to the whereabouts of Zach McGinnis or Kaytlin Hootman, please call the Michigan City Police Department at (219) 874-3221, dial 911.

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What does HIPAA have to do with Juvenile Hall? Is it considered a medical facility for the treatment of "idiocy"?

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http://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/laporte...5e1340b1b4.html

Michigan City police seek public's help finding teens
Zachary McGinnis, 15, was reported as a runaway by the Michigan City Police Department.

17 hours ago • By Times Staff

MICHIGAN CITY | Police are seeking the public's help in locating two Michigan City teenagers.

Police said Zachary McGinnis, 15, and Kaytlin Hootman, 15, are both reported as runaways by the Michigan City Police Department.

Police believe the two are together and going to Gary.

Hootman is a white female with curly brown hair, 5 feet 2 inches tall and weighs 120 pounds. She was last seen wearing a long sleeve blue shirt, dark skinny jeans, and black and white high-tops, carrying a black and blue Nike gym bag.

McGinnis is a white male with short brown hair, hazel eyes, 5 feet 5 inches tall and weighs about 125 pounds. He was last seen on Monday wearing a red hoodie, blue jeans, and a white hat with "Grumpy" on the front.

If located, contact the Michigan City Police Department at (219) 874-3221, or call 911 to report their whereabouts.

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http://thenewsdispatch.com/articles/2012/0...4b565449211.txt

Two teens reported as runaways

Zachary McGinnis

Staff Reports
Published: Tuesday, May 15, 2012 5:06 PM CDT
Zachary J. McGinnis, 15, and Kaytlin K. Hootman, 15, are both reported as runaways. The report was made to the Michigan City Police Department. Police are investigating whether the two ran off together and it was rumored they might be traveling to Gary.

Kaytlin is a white female with curly brown hair, 5'2" and weighs 120 pounds. She was last seen wearing a long sleeve blue shirt, dark skinny jeans, and black and white high-tops, carrying a black and blue Nike gym bag.

Zachary is described as a white male with short brown hair, hazel eyes, 5'5" and approx 125 pounds. He was last seen on May 7 wearing a red hoodie, blue jeans, and a white hat with "Grumpy" on the front.

If located, please contact the Michigan City Police Department at (219) 874-3221, or call 911 and report their whereabouts.

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Kaytlin Hootman & Zach McGinnis ~ Missing in Indiana
Zach and Kaytlin have been located, SAFE by Zach's father and step father. I would like to thank them both for their persistence and teamwork! Great job guys!

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Both Teens have been found and are healthy.