The Knox County Sheriff's Office is calling for the community's aid in locating 51-year-old Narendra Patel, who has been reported missing since leaving his West Knox County residence yesterday around 2:30 PM. Patel's vehicle was discovered by family members near the bridge on Northshore Drive, west of the Concord Road roundabout in West Knox County. Patel's description notes him as approximately 5′11″ tall and weighing around 220 pounds, last seen dressed in an orange polo shirt paired with khaki shorts, as detailed by WATE.
Extensive search efforts have been underway, including the use of patrol units, aviation resources, and drones by the KCSO. The searches continued late into Sunday night and are ongoing. Officials are urging anyone with information to get in touch with KCSO Major Crimes Detective McCord via the Teleserve unit at 865-215-2243, as mentioned in WBIR.
In a separate incident, the Knoxville Police Department (KPD) is also seeking the public's help in identifying an individual involved in an alleged assault. A 20-year-old woman suffered significant facial injuries after being assaulted early Saturday at an apartment on Cumberland Avenue. The victim was taken to the East Tennessee Children's Hospital for treatment.
According to details released by WATE, the suspect, potentially named Jackson, remains at large, prompting the police to request any information that could lead to his identification. To assist, tipsters may contact East Tennessee Valley Crime Stoppers through various confidential means, such as calling 865-215-7165 or **TIPS, going online at www.easttnvalleycrimestoppers.org, using the P3 Tips mobile app, or via the East Tennessee Valley Crime Stoppers Facebook page. Informants may remain anonymous and could be eligible for a cash reward.
