SUMNER COUNTY, Tenn. (WSMV/Grey Information) – The seek for Sebastian Rogers, a lacking teenager with autism, continues.
The Sumner County Sheriff’s Workplace held a press convention Tuesday to reaffirm their diligence to find Sebastian and to reply questions because the seek for the 15-year-old enters its sixth week.
“Our dedication to discovering Sebastian Rogers stays,” Sumner County Chief Deputy Eric Craddock stated throughout the press convention.
Sebastian was final seen on Feb. 26 after his dad and mom stated he left their dwelling in Hendersonville, Tennessee, in the course of the night time.
“My hope and prayer is that Sebastian remains to be alive,” Craddock stated.
Craddock confirmed {that a} pair of glasses had been present in the previous few days, however they’re nonetheless investigating whether or not or not it’s related to Sebastian.
In the mean time, there is no such thing as a proof of foul play or indication of felony exercise in connection to Sebastian’s disappearance, based on authorities. TBI reported that his dad and mom have been cooperating with regulation enforcement since he went lacking.
Craddock additionally stated they haven’t dominated something out.
Within the weeks following Sebastian’s disappearance, state and native authorities have used helicopters, drones and search-and-rescue canines, together with large search events, to search for him. Waterways and even a landfill in Kentucky had been looked for indicators of the lacking teenager.
The Tennesse Bureau of Investigation stated throughout the press convention that whereas the searches have been scaled again, they’re nonetheless doing the whole lot they will to advance the investigation even when it doesn’t seem as “seen.”
“It’s gone again to good old school police work,” a consultant for TBI stated. “Interviewing folks, going over leads. We’re checking in with different regulation enforcement companies to get recommendation from them on instances like this.”
Authorities ask the general public to proceed looking out for Sebastian. They requested that folks within the space, particularly these with massive plots of land, recheck their property for something uncommon that would result in Sebastian’s location. Additionally they requested for folks to examine areas the place {the teenager} might have hidden.
“We simply need to be sure that … that there is no such thing as a stone left unturned,” the TBI consultant stated. “That we wish folks to make it possible for we’re wanting in every single place we will.”
The TBI consultant additionally warned of inaccurate info that has been unfold on social media. They stated that the rumors and speculations that “have been superior” on social media have brought on a distraction to their investigation.
TBI reported anybody with info that would result in Sebastian’s whereabouts can depart a tip at 1-800-TBI-FIND or by means of electronic mail at EmailTipsToTBI@tbi.tn.gov.
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