Tennessee Bureau of Investigation

08/16/2026

: We need your help to find Aubreyel Akbar, who is missing from Memphis.

The 81-year-old is a black male, 5’10”, 165 lbs., with brown eyes & bald. He was last seen on Saturday in the 8000 block of Overcup Oaks Drive in Memphis, wearing a blue and brown sweater and brown and black pants.

Aubreyel has a medical condition that may impair his ability to return safely without assistance.

Spot him? Call the Memphis Police Department at 901-528-2274
or TBI at 1-800-TBI-FIND.

For more details on this alert, TBI's Silver Alert program, and more resources, download the TBI Find App: tbi.pub/TBIFindApp

08/15/2026

UPDATE: Rowan Lawson, the subject of an Endangered Child Alert, has been found safe in North Carolina.

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An Endangered Child Alert has been issued on behalf of the Lenoir City Police Department for 13-year-old Rowan Lawson.

She was last seen on August 14th, wearing a black tank top and black sweatpants. Rowan is a white female, 5’0” tall, 95 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes.

Anyone with information concerning her whereabouts is asked to call the Lenoir City Police Department at 865-986-2005 or TBI at 1-800-TBI-FIND

08/15/2026

: We need your help to find Thomas Flippin, who is missing from Clarksville.

The 66-year-old is a white male, 6’1”, 180 lbs., with hazel eyes & gray hair. He was last seen Wednesday wearing a gray shirt, black pants, and black shoes.

Thomas has a medical condition that may impair his ability to return safely without assistance.

Spot him? Call the Clarksville Police Department at 931-551-7386
or TBI at 1-800-TBI-FIND.

For more details on this alert, TBI's Silver Alert program, and more resources, download the TBI Find App: tbi.pub/TBIFindApp

08/14/2026

UPDATE: We're happy to report that Passion Echols, the subject of a , has been located safe in Murfreesboro.

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: We need your help to find Passion Echols, who is missing from Murfreesboro.

The 38-year-old is 5’8”, 200 lbs., with brown eyes & black hair. She was last seen Thursday near the 2700 block of Crowne Pointe Drive in Murfreesboro wearing a gray top and black pants, as seen in the security camera photo below.

She has a medical condition that may impair her ability to return safely without assistance.

Spot her? Call the Murfreesboro Police Department at 615-893-1311 or TBI at 1-800-TBI-FIND.

For more details on this alert, TBI's Silver Alert program, and more resources, download the TBI Find App: tbi.pub/TBIFindApp

08/13/2026

In 1981, the skeletal remains of a man were found in Blount County. Despite the best efforts of investigators, his identity remained a mystery for more than four decades.

Earlier this year, everything changed, and the man once known only as East Miller’s Cove John Doe finally got his name back.

In this episode of Trace Identity from Othram Studios, hear from the investigators who have tirelessly worked the case and from family members who waited decades for answers.

Trace Identity: Season 1, Episode 8.In November 1977, 35-year-old...

08/12/2026

UPDATE: Mary Phillips, the subject of a , has been found safe in Memphis.

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A has been issued on behalf of the Germantown Police Department for 73-year-old Mary Phillips.
She was last seen this afternoon near Woodridge Lane in Germantown and is believed to be traveling in a red 2003 Cadillac DeVille with TN tag BLD0384. Mary is 5'3" tall, 160 lbs., with hazel eyes and brown hair. She has a medical condition that may impair her ability to return safely without assistance.

If you have seen Mary or the vehicle, call the Germantown Police Department at 901-754-7222 or TBI at 1-800-TBI-FIND.

For more details on this alert, TBI's Silver Alert program, and more resources, download the TBI Find App!
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08/12/2026

JUST ANNOUNCED: A three-year, joint operation targeting illicit drug sales across Sumner County has led to more than a dozen indictments and arrests.

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08/12/2026

NOW HIRING: Looking to take your career in a new direction? We are seeking to fill a TBI Medicaid Fraud Auditor position based at TBI headquarters in Davidson County.

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08/12/2026

NOW HIRING! We’re seeking a highly qualified candidate with strong administrative skills to fill a key position within our Forensic Services Division at the Jackson Crime Lab.
For more information about the position, including the minimum qualifications and the monthly salary range, click the link in the comments.

08/12/2026

NOW HIRING! The TBI is looking for a leader to supervise one of our Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) units and help support the systems that keep Tennessee's criminal justice community connected.

Interested in learning more? Click the link in the comments section below.