By Katie Northcott, News Director
Around 7 p.m. on Monday, April 27, the Tullahoma Police Department issued a missing runaway juvenile notice regarding 15-year-old Jonah Alvarez. Alvarez had last been seen at 3:30 p.m. the same day.
With help from surrounding agencies, the Tullahoma Police Department located Alvarez the same night and returned him to his family.
On Tuesday, May 5, the Tullahoma Police Department published the following Facebook post thanking surrounding agencies for their cooperation in locating Alvarez:
“The Tullahoma Police Department extends its sincere appreciation to the assisting agencies that responded on short notice on Monday, April 27, 2026, to aid in the search for a missing juvenile.
“Special thanks to:
- Coffee County Rescue Squad – Command Center and Drone Operations
- Franklin County Rescue Squad – Trailing Bloodhounds
- Moore County Rescue Squad – Trailing Bloodhounds
“With severe weather approaching and concerns elevated due to the juvenile’s possible special needs, these teams provided critical support throughout the search effort. In coordination with these responding agencies, dispatch personnel, and community members, the juvenile was safely located and returned to his family.
“These rescue squads are made up of dedicated volunteers who commit countless hours to training, preparation, and fundraising so they are ready to serve their communities when needed most.
“We also extend our appreciation to the Coffee County Communications Center dispatchers for coordinating communications between on-scene units, assisting agencies, and incoming leads from the public.
“We are grateful for the professionalism, preparedness, and commitment these organizations demonstrate in service to our community.”
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