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Knoxville Police Issue Endangered Child Alert for Missing 15-Year-Old Isabella Hurlburt, Authorities Urge Public Assistance

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Published on January 28, 2026
Knoxville Police Issue Endangered Child Alert for Missing 15-Year-Old Isabella Hurlburt, Authorities Urge Public AssistanceSource: Facebook/ Knoxville Police Department - TN

In a pressing call for community vigilance, the Knoxville Police Department (KPD) has sounded the alarm with an Endangered Child Alert for Isabella Hurlburt, a 15-year-old girl missing since last Thursday. The search intensifies as officials relay that Isabella was last seen in the vicinity of Division Street, presenting a pressing urgency to her safe recovery. She is described as standing 5'4" tall, weighing 157 pounds, with distinctive black hair and blue eyes. Her last known attire was a cream-colored shirt paired, with gray sweatpants.

As the KPD's Special Crimes detectives delve deeper into the case, there's a growing belief that Isabella might not be alone. She is suspected to be in the company of an adult male, which raises the stakes and, complications in her disappearance. Current leads suggest they could be in the Parrottsville, Tennessee area, though details remain scarce. The public plays a crucial role now, and any information that could aid in locating Isabella is vital. Those with knowledge of her whereabouts are urged to call KPD at 865-215-4010 or reach out to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation at 1-800-TBI-FIND, with the hopes that collective efforts will bring her home.