Story Created: Jul 28, 2009 at 7:05 PM MDT
Story Updated: Jul 29, 2009 at 11:18 AM MDT
Jerry Newland, president of Idaho Mountain Search and Rescue, says it's the behind the scenes work that allows his crews to get out in the field and dig for clues.
"They're searching the sides of the roadways along the Interstate, where Boise Police didn't want people out in the untrained area," Newland said.
The search and rescue teams are all volunteers with expert training in large scale operations like the search for Robert.
Boise Police say currently they have 10 officers devoted entirely to the volunteer search efforts. Right now there are more than 120 volunteers helping look for Robert.
Many of the people who want to help are parents themselves, including Toni Munizich. She says this case hits really close to home because she has an 8-year-old son.
"It's just heart wrenching. I just pray everyday for what the mom is going through as well as Robert," she said.
Robert's family is urging people to wear green bows upside down on their clothing until he comes home. People are encouraged to stop by the volunteer center off Vista on Targee to pick up the bows.
Police have set up a special phone line and e-mail address to make it easy for anyone who to contact them with information: (208) 570-6457 - and findrobert@cityofboise.org.
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