Texas EquuSearch is seeking the public's help in locating missing man near Madison County

Texas EquuSearch is asking the public for help in locating a man that went missing Monday evening.

Henry Schelsteder, 69, who is diagnosed with a medical condition that requires medication, was last known to have been driving northbound on I-45 near Madisonville.

However, his location is not confirmed. According to authorities, the current search is between New Waverly and Waxahachie.

Texas EquuSearch is now asking anyone with land bordering I-45 between New Waverly and Dallas to scan their property lines nearest the highway on both the northbound and southbound sides.

Authorities are also asking the public to be on the lookout in areas east and west of I-45 in case Schelsteder becomes confused and traveled in a different direction.

Schelsteder is a contract driver and was en route to pick up a part in Waxahachie.

Schelsteder was last seen driving a gray 2002 Ford F-350 pickup truck, license plate PYP-5305, with a missing tailgate and black headache rack on the rear window.

His close friend and colleague Ken Tittel said he became concerned when Schelsteder didn't show up to the plant for the pickup. He said it was a trip Schelsteder often took.

"It's not like this is the first time he's (gone) to this plant," Tittel said. "This is a normal thing every few weeks. He knows the people up there. He's made such an impression on the people in that plant that they actually went out and tried to look for him too."

Tittel said he retraced Schelsteder's route going both north and south on I-45 from Houston to Waxahachie and back. He said he learned a traffic camera captured Schelsteder driving through New Waverly, on Monday night.

According to Texas Equusearch just before 10 p.m Monday night, during Schelsteder's last phone call he said he was 15 minutes away from the Buc-ee's off of 45N in Madisonville, but they believe he never made it that far.

"Henry is a great guy," Tittel said. "He is very dependable. I've known him for 30 years. Need to just find him. He did have some heart problems, so we don't know if it's a medical emergency that just came up or if there was foul play involved or what but I know he is out there somewhere. He is too much of a stand-up person just to take off."

Schelsteder is described to have a fair complexion, hazel eyes, 5 feet and 10 inches tall, and weighs approximately 210-240 pounds. He has white hair, is partially bald, and has a scar on the top of his head.

At the time of his disappearance, Schelsteder is believed to have been wearing a black T-shirt, khaki shorts, gray shoes, and a welding hat.

Authorities say there is a great concern for Schelsteder's safety because he is described as a very safe driver who is very specific about the stops he makes and always takes extra precautions in bad weather.

If you have seen Schelsteder or his truck since his reported disappearance, please call the Harris County Sheriff's Office at (713) 755-7427 or Texas EquuSearch at (281) 309-9500.

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