The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has issued an Endangered Child Alert for 16-year-old Kevin James Hood, a resident of Sevier County who was reported missing yesterday. Sources indicate he was last seen at his home on Thorn Grove Pike in Strawberry Plains. Hood is recognized by his height of 6 feet and weight of 235 pounds, alongside his brown hair and eyes, WVLT reports.
According to the details of the alert provided by the TBI, the teenager was wearing black gym shorts and a gray t-shirt at the time of his disappearance. Kevin is currently hindered by a knee brace on his right leg and has been utilizing crutches for mobility, WBIR disclosed.
Officials and concerned citizens are urging the public to stay vigilant and report any sightings or information pertinent to Kevin's whereabouts; the Sevier County Sheriff’s Office can be reached at 865-453-4668, and the TBI at 1-800-TBI-FIND, if one has any relevant details to share, as stated in a WATE report.
