KPD e-News Release: Kingsport Police Attempting to Locate Two Unattended Children

	Kingsport Police Department Dale Phipps, Interim Chief of Police 200 Shelby Street • Kingsport, TN 37660 http://Police.KingsportTN.gov • www.KingsportPDBlog.com
NEWS RELEASE
SUBJECT:		Kingsport Police Attempting to Locate Two Unattended Children
DATE:		February 7, 2021
CASE #:		21-002652

GENERAL NARRATIVE
On February 7, 2021 at approximately 10:15 AM, Kingsport Police Patrol Officers responded to the Zoomerz gas station and convenience store, located at 1673 Fort Henry Drive in Kingsport, in reference to two unattended children. The children asked the clerk for a ride, but then left the store prior to police arrival. They were last seen walking south on Eastman Road toward the Green Acres neighborhood. The children are described as follows: White male Approximately 10 years of age Long dark curly hair Glasses Gray or green “Carhartt type” work coat Camouflage sweat pants Athletic shoes Wearing a dark colored backpack White female Approximately 6 years of age Long straight brown hair Pink/purple long-sleeved dress Leggings Wearing a backpack with some type of print on it Photos of the children, taken from surveillance camera footage, are included in this release. The children indicated that their father’s first name may possibly be “Robert.” Their current whereabouts are unknown. Anyone who sees them, may know their identities or their current whereabouts, or may have any information related to this investigation, is asked to promptly contact the Kingsport Police Department by calling 423-246-9111 (or simply call 911 if emergency conditions exist). Alternatively, if an individual who is able to supply information related to this or any other case wishes not to be identified, tips can be submitted anonymously via online “Citizen Feedback” forms available at the following link: https://www.kingsporttn.gov/city-services/police-department/contact-us