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SUMNER COUNTY, Tenn. (WKRN) — Law enforcement agencies across Middle Tennessee are working tirelessly in their search for missing Sumner County teen Sebastian Rogers. The 15-year-old was reported missing Monday from the Hendersonville area of Tennessee.
On Wednesday, crews searched 2,000 miles on foot across Hendersonville. EMA Director Ed Widener said Sebastian’s home has been searched at least 10 times.
Widener is asking residents to check any creeks, streams or bodies of water that may be on their property and to check for footprints, too. Investigators have reason to believe Sebastian may have traveled as far as Clarksville, Tennessee, so they are also checking that route.
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation released a statement Wednesday to explain Sebastian’s family is unable to share more details about Sebastian.
“Understandably, there is interest in hearing from friends and family to help provide more of a personal context about Sebastian. However, we have been requested by the family to let local media know that they are not in a position to speak to or be available to the media at this time. We have told them that while we would relay their message, it would be the decision of the individual media outlets and reporters to proceed as they see fit.”
TBI spokesperson
Officials put out a call Wednesday for as many mounted patrols as possible, with Hendersonville police and the Wilson County Sheriff’s Office sending extra horses to help.
However, as the search continued Wednesday in 40-degree temperatures, there was still no sign of Sebastian. Officials have received several tips amid calls for people in the area to check their surveillance cameras, but so far none have turned out to be credible.
Several community members and organizations have also coordinated donations of water, Gatorade, food, snacks and other supplies to help support those searching for Sebastian. Officials are asking anyone who wants to donate to drop items off at the Premier Event Centre at 90 Volunteer Drive in Hendersonville to avoid traffic around headquarters.
Anyone with information on Sebastian’s whereabouts has been urged to call 1-800-TBI-FIND.
