A frantic AMBER Alert in Clarksville wrapped up late Tuesday when officers found a missing 3-year-old boy hidden deep in the attic of his own home, according to police. The discovery ended an hours-long, all-hands search that brought in multiple agencies and K-9 teams and had the neighborhood on edge.
How He Was Found
Clarksville police said they had already gone through the home several times before Sergeant Fatula and Detective D. Smith returned for a more detailed sweep. That search took them into a cramped attic space, where they eventually reached the farthest section and found the boy fully concealed between the rafters.
The attic was described as “dark, dusty and filled with electrical wiring, ductwork and thick blown insulation,” conditions that made it nearly impossible to spot the child until the detective was almost directly above him, according to WVLT.
AMBER Alert And Neighborhood Search
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation issued an AMBER Alert after authorities said the child, identified as 3-year-old Tyler Hall, was last seen around 11:30 a.m. in the Aurelia Lynn Drive area, according to WDEF.
Officers launched search teams, brought in tracking dogs and combed through nearby surveillance footage while urging residents to steer clear of the area so search operations could continue without interruption, WDEF reported.
Medical Check And Status
Police said Tyler was transported to Vanderbilt Clarksville for further evaluation and that the investigation remains active, according to WVLT.
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation later posted that Tyler had been located and was safe, a development that was picked up by local outlets, according to Sumner County Source.
What Investigators Are Asking
Authorities have asked anyone with information related to the case to contact the Clarksville Police Department or the TBI tip line and expressed gratitude for the community’s concern, Action News 5 reported.
Officials said more details will be released as the investigation continues and requested privacy for the family while medical evaluations and other checks are completed, according to Action News 5.
