HENDERSONVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has issued an Amber Alert for 15-year-old Sebastian Wayne Drake Rogers, who has autism.
Sebastian was last seen earlier Monday in the area of Stafford Court in Hendersonville. Officials say he is about 5'5" tall, 120 lbs and has brown hair and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing a black sweatshirt, black sweatpants and glasses.
The Amber Alert was issued because of the incoming bad weather, time elapsed since he went missing and because Sebastian is lacking his medication, according to the Sumner County Sheriff's Office.
"Based on the cumulative nature of information gathered from tips and investigative findings, in addition to concerns for the potential welfare of this teen due to his health concerns, the alert level was elevated to an AMBER Alert," TBI officials said in a statement. "Some of the information gathered remains under investigation, so we are not able to speak to specifics. But the TBI and our law enforcement partners continue to review every tip received and we encourage people to call in any information they have, to 1-800-TBI-FIND."
Sebastian may not be able to return safely without assistance.
Officials are asking the public to refrain from conducting searches at this time.
Anyone with information about Sebastian's whereabouts is encouraged to call the Sumner County Sheriff's Office at 615-451-3838 or TBI at 1-800-TBI-FIND.
You can also contact the Emergency Comms Center at 615-451-3738 or Detective Carter at 615-442-1854.
MORE INFO: The search for Sebastian continues this afternoon. Residents who live near the search area around Beech High School, along Long Hollow Pike, may want to check outbuildings, garages, cars, in case Sebastian. Use any of these as hiding places.
— Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (@TBInvestigation) February 26, 2024
This is a developing situation and NewsChannel 5 will continue to update this story as more information is released.
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