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A Colorado family is pleading for help finding their missing son that went missing after suffering a psychotic break as a result of stress.
Robin Putnam disappeared nearly 7 weeks ago from an Amtrak train in Salt Lake City. The 25-year-old is considered missing and endangered. His parents believe he is in Utah and they fear that if he isn't found soon, they'll never see him again.
"If we don't find him soon, we have no idea what could happen," said Doug Patnam, Robin's father. "If he was in his right mind, he would never ever do this to us. There is something going on here that is not right and we know that."
Robin is a student at an art school in California and he suffered a psychotic break as a result of stress. His parents weren't aware of the break down before he boarded a train bound for Utah that would eventually lead home to Colorado.
- Cindy & Paul Putnam: 970-729-1023
- SLCPD: 801-799-3000
"He told me he felt like he needed to get out of there," said Cindy Putnam, Robin's mother. Robin left all of his stuff on the train when it arrived in Salt Lake City, and his parents are sure this is a sign that he is not in his right state of mind.
Since Putnam went missing several people have claimed to see him. There have been sightings in Sandy and most recently in Veteran's memorial Park in West Jordan. It's this most recent sighting that has his parents extremely worried.
"We think he could be starving for one thing," Doug said. "I'm quite positive he is from the description. He's so thin and hungry."
The Putnams have spent over $10,000 traveling to and from Utah looking for their son. They've handed out fliers across the valley.
They fear that because their son is 25, his case isn't a priority with the police. They are doing what they can on their own and are asking the public for help.
"I don't care how old they are- if they're 25 or 12, you're not going to give up," Cindy said. "You're going to stay positive and focused until you find them and especially with a child with mental health issues."
The Putnams are asking that if anyone sees their son to ask his name and either call them of the local police.
