Rochester, N.Y.

(WHAM) - Questions about the connection between a missing Spencerport teen and the man arrested as part of an illegal gambling investigation in Rochester, have been put to rest.

Lead investigators assigned to the case of missing teen Joshua Redfield said there is no truth to these claims he is connected to Dan Elliot. Instead they say it's confusion about another family member's ties.

Elliot, also known as Miami Dan, was arrested last month during a raid at an alleged illegal gambling operation in the city.

Two sources close to this investigation said Redfield, missing since December 7, has a step brother serving jail time for breaking into and trying to burn down the alleged illegal gambling joint on West Ridge Road.

Ogden Police said, while they have received tips about allegations Redfield is connected to the illegal gambling joint, there is no truth behind the rumors.

Elliot was in court Thursday morning where his hearing was waived to a grand jury.

He is out on bail, accused of having two semi-automatic pistols, both loaded and drugs in his possession. He has not been charged for illegally gambling, but his lawyer, Vincent Merante said it is not out of the question.

"I haven't heard anything from the U.S. Attorney's Office; they have the prerogative to move forward with their own charges, but let's hope not," Merante told 13WHAM News. "I'm here to say and make it perfectly clear, my client has nothing to do with the disappearance of Joshua Redfield."

Ogden Police also made their message clear - that Redfield is not linked to the illegal gambling operation.

"The FBI came to us an offered any resources we might need," Chief Mears said. "We don't have any indication of foul play, but we always have to leave that open as a possibility."

Mears said they do not have any leads at the time and they have done everything in their power to track down the information they can. Two investigators are assigned full time to the disappearance of Joshua Redfield.

Police said Redfield did make some indication to friends that he would leave home. Anyone with information on his whereabouts is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 423-9300.

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