The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has issued an AMBER Alert for a missing 7-year-old girl from Jefferson County, casting a somber tone over the community’s Fourth of July celebrations.
Serenity Alanna Marie Kinsey was last seen early Thursday at her home on Indian Creek Road in Dandridge, according to multiple sources including WSMV and WKRN.
Serenity is described as 3 feet tall, weighing about 55 pounds, with curly blonde hair and blue eyes. She was last seen wearing black shorts and a blue shirt.
The young girl has autism and is nonverbal, which may complicate her recovery.
These circumstances have intensified the urgency of the AMBER Alert. The TBI emphasized her autistic and nonverbal status.
This information has been widely shared in hopes of quickly and safely bringing Serenity home.
Anyone with information should immediately contact authorities via the TBI hotline at 1-800-TBI-FIND.
Local law enforcement and regional media are actively participating in the search.
The community has been urged to stay alert and report any sightings or information that could help locate Serenity.
The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office has provided a direct line at 865-471-6000 for tips, as reported by NewsChannel 5.
The search for Serenity continues during Independence Day festivities, overshadowing celebrations as the community hopes for her safe return. Law enforcement officials and TBI agents are urging the public to be vigilant. Acting quickly on any information could be crucial, especially given Serenity’s autism and nonverbal condition.