Viral, Tylor Chase Refuses Police Assistance after Being Homeless

Tylor Chase (screenshot)

JAKARTA - Tylor Chase, a child actor who once starred in the Nickelodeon series, Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide, is back in the discussion. He went viral last September for living on the highway, even opening a donation page.

Citing TMZ, the Riverside Police revealed that they had made efforts to help Tylor Chase, but all assistance was rejected, including treatment related to alcohol and drug addiction.

When Chase became a topic of conversation, the police already knew because they often saw Chase even at least interacted when they met. They also contacted parties related to homeless individuals, offering mental health treatment.

They also tried to provide alcohol and drug treatment and temporary housing. The offer was made to Tylor Chase several times but he always refused.

Tylor Chase refused the care or temporary housing proposed by the Riverside police so they had no choice.

Unlike other individuals who respond to police offers in anger, Tylor Chase always responds casually. The actor also knows that his condition has gone viral on the internet, but he does not feel guilty for not committing any crime.

The GoFundMe page, which is a fundraising for Tylor Chase, circulated in September along with the video. The site managed to raise 1200 US dollars or equivalent to Rp. 20 million, but was closed by the mother.

"Tylor needs medical attention for money, but he refuses it. I appreciate your efforts, but money is not a profit for him," said Tylor Chase's mother, quoting Primetimer.

"I have bought him a mobile phone several times, but it is lost in a day or two. He can't manage money for his own medicine," he explained.