An urgent search is underway in Knoxville after authorities issued an Endangered Child Alert for two young siblings, according to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation. The alert concerns 20-month-old Jaisy Hollins and her 4-year-old brother, Joshua Hollins Jr., who were reported missing and are believed to be with their non-custodial mother, Tiana Shelton.
The Knoxville Police Department (KPD) believes the children were last seen in the vicinity of the Oakwood-Lincoln Park neighborhood Tuesday evening. Authorities stated that the siblings were allegedly taken from the custody of the Department of Children's Services by their mother. The TBI and KPD are now actively trying to locate the family
Reports from WBIR reveal that Shelton is presently wanted by law enforcement for custodial interference. This comes as distressing news to the Knoxville community, with a heightened sense of urgency surrounding the search for the children.
The TBI urges anyone with information to quickly come forward and assist in the search. "Anyone with information is asked to call the Knoxville Police Department at 865-215-7165 or TBI at 1-800-TBI-FIND," a plea echoed by local news outlet WZTV. Time is of the essence, and community members are to keep an eye out for Jaisy, Joshua, or Shelton, as immediate action could very well ensure a swift and safe return of the children.
The current situation highlights ongoing concerns about non-custodial abductions and the need for rapid community responses. Detailed descriptions of Jaisy, Joshua, and their mother have been disseminated to the public to aid in their safe recovery. More information about the Endangered Child Alert has been provided by another outlet, 3b Media News, underscoring the collaborative effort from media and law enforcement in addressing such critical incidents.
