Lebanon Community and Police Search for Missing Woman Katherine Long Under Silver Alert

The community in Lebanon, Tennessee, is currently engaged in an urgent search following the issuance of a Silver Alert for Katherine Long, a 43-year-old woman reported missing and considered at risk due to a medical condition. The Lebanon Police Department has disclosed that Long was last observed around 1 p.m. on Sunday at her residence situated in the Webster Lane neighborhood. Described as 5′2″ tall and weighing 145 pounds, Long has hazel eyes and brown hair. Her last seen attire was blue jeans paired with a sweatshirt prominently featuring the word "DREAM."

Authorities have been attempting to thoroughly comb the area, as Long is known to visit the Speedway on N. Cumberland Street regularly. A statement obtained by WSMV emphasized the urgency of finding Long due to her condition, which "may impair her ability to return home safely." In response to her disappearance, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation swiftly engaged by releasing a Silver Alert on Monday, just after 8:30 p.m., as reported by WKRN.

The Silver Alert system is triggered with the intention to expedite public awareness when adults with specific health issues go missing, hence the concerns for Long's well-being are heightened. The community and the local enforcement officials are directing substantial efforts to assure her safe retrieval, calling upon the public to remain vigilant and to extend any information that might aid in locating her. In a statement to the Williamson Source, detailed descriptors have been shared to better assist the public in identifying the missing woman.

For those in the vicinity or with possible insights into Katherine Long's current whereabouts, the Lebanon Police Department is actively requesting them to come forward. Contact can be made by phoning (615) 444-2323, or for broader assistance, the TBI can be reached at 1-800-TBI-FIND. Detective Brockman with LPD is specifically positioned to follow up on any leads regarding Long's disappearance. Individuals with potential information can also email Brockman directly at [email protected]. The community's cooperative efforts are essential in piecing together Long’s movements since her disappearance and ensuring her safe return.