Knoxville police have put a fresh spotlight on a wanted man in this week's Manhunt Monday push, asking for the public's help to track down Andrew Lee Flowers III, who faces multiple forgery and computer-related charges, authorities say. Flowers is described as about 6 feet tall and 240 pounds and was last known to be in the Milligan Street and Avenue A area of Knoxville.
Police Appeal And Suspect Details
According to a post by East Tennessee Valley Crime Stoppers, which shared information from the Knoxville Police Department, Andrew Lee Flowers III (DOB June 6, 1992) faces eight previously listed forgery and computer-offense counts, and the post states that two additional charges were recently picked up. Warrants for Flowers were active as of June 1, and the post includes his last known address along with the physical description investigators are using in public appeals.
How To Submit Tips And Reward Information
East Tennessee Valley Crime Stoppers operates a 24/7 tipline, and anyone with information can call 877-363-8847, text ETTips to 738477, submit a tip online or use the P3TIPS mobile app, according to the organization's website. Tipsters may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2,000. The group stresses that tips can be anonymous and urges the public not to approach anyone they believe could be armed or dangerous, and instead to contact authorities.
Background On KPD's Manhunt Monday Posts
The current social media push is part of a regular pattern in which the Knoxville Police Department highlights wanted individuals and asks the community for leads. Coverage of previous Manhunt Monday chases has followed similar efforts to draw attention to suspects. The City of Knoxville and local agencies list Crime Stoppers as a central tipline partner in these outreach efforts.
Legal Note
East Tennessee Valley Crime Stoppers and police reiterate that all suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in court. Officials have not released further public records about the new charges beyond the details shared in the Manhunt Monday post.
