Search intensifies for Sebastian Rogers, missing Tenn. teen with autism

A search was underway in Tennessee on Tuesday for Sebastian Rogers, a 15-year-old with autism who has been missing since last week.

Sebastian was reported missing on Feb. 26, triggering an Amber Alert that warned the boy “has a medical condition that may impair his ability to return safely without assistance.” The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation TBI has also since issued an “Endangered Child Alert” for the missing teen.

Sebastian was last seen in the area of Stafford Court in Hendersonville wearing “a black sweatshirt, black sweatpants, and glasses.” In the days since his disappearance, hundreds of first responders and search crews have scoured the region. Their efforts also included blasting the teen’s favorite song, “Eye of the Tiger,” in a bid to guide him back home.

“We tried playing that to kind of call him and let him know we’re here to help,” Deputy Chief Eric Craddock with The Sumner County Sheriff’s Department told WKRN.

“I’m sure that he could see what’s going on here and be intimidated. But if he sees this newscast, I want him to know: Sebastian come out, we’re here to help you. We just wanna get you home safe.”

The Sumner County Sheriff’s Office has also called on the community for help in locating Sebastian.

“If you wish to contribute, we kindly ask you to carefully check your property, including crawl spaces, sheds, small areas, and any other locations where a child who enjoys hiding might be,” the sheriff’s office said.

Authorities have additionally asked residents to search through any surveillance video they may have, specifically during the hours between Sunday afternoon and Monday morning.

Sebastian is described as a white male with brown hair and brown eyes weighing 120 pounds and standing at 5 feet, 5 inches. Anyone with information has been asked to call Sumner County Emergency Communications Center at 615-451-3838 or the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation at 1-800-TBI-FIND.