Knoxville Police Seek Information on Missing Teenager

Knoxville, TN, September 30, 2026 —

Knoxville, TN – Authorities in Knoxville are actively seeking public assistance in locating a missing 13-year-old individual. The Knoxville Police Department has issued a bulletin for the teenager, who is believed to be accompanied by an adult male.

According to official statements, the minor, whose name has not been released, was last known to be in the company of a man estimated to be in his 20s. The circumstances surrounding the teenager’s disappearance and the exact nature of their relationship have not been fully disclosed by law enforcement at this time. The police department has not provided specific details regarding the date or last known location where the 13-year-old was seen.

Investigators are urging anyone who may have seen the missing teenager or the unidentified man, or who possesses any information that could aid in their safe recovery, to come forward. The Knoxville Police Department’s primary concern is the well-being of the child. Further details, including descriptions of the missing teenager and the accompanying adult, have not yet been made available to the public.

The police department has emphasized that all information received will be treated with confidentiality. The investigation is ongoing, and authorities are pursuing all available leads to locate the missing 13-year-old and ensure their safety. Specific avenues for reporting information, such as a tip line number or contact person, were not immediately provided in the initial alert.

The lack of detailed public information is understood to be part of the department’s strategy in conducting a sensitive investigation. Law enforcement officials have not commented on whether any specific risks are associated with the disappearance or the individual accompanying the teenager.

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