Silver Alert Issued for Carter County Man

Silver Alert Issued for Carter County Man

Elizabethton Community Concerned for Safety of Missing Local

Elizabethton, Tennessee – A Silver Alert has been issued for 61-year-old Victor Birchfield by the Carter County Sheriff’s Office. Locals have become increasingly worried about his safety as Birchfield suffers from a medical condition that may impair his ability to safely return without assistance.

Victor Birchfield, a white male described as being 5’6” tall and weighing around 170 pounds, was last seen in Elizabethton on June 19th. He is distinctively recognizable by his grey hair and hazel eyes. On the day he went missing, Birchfield was wearing an orange/red shirt, grey basketball shorts, leather shoes, and black socks.

Authorities Seek Public’s Help

The authorities have indicated that Birchfield may be travelling in a silver 2003 Toyota 4Runner bearing a Tennessee license plate number 070BKZV. The car is noted to have noticeable damage on its rear section. The Sheriff’s office has encouraged anyone who has seen this individual, or his vehicle, to immediately communicate with them.

Residents of Carter County have been asked to remain vigilant and consider the circumstances as a matter of urgent community concern. While Birchfield is missing, all residents are encouraged to extend their watchfulness and report any suspicious activity or potential sightings immediately.

Local Effort for the Search and Safe Return

The news of Victor Birchfield’s disappearance has sent a wave of worry throughout the local community. In response, residents of Carter County have been organising local search parties, combing the area in the hope of finding their missing neighbour.

Rallies are being held round-the-clock to keep the search efforts up and running. Locals are utilizing their deep knowledge of the terrain and regional landscape to help authorities in their search. While this is a difficult time for the community, the strength and grit shown by the residents of Carter County is emblematic of their communal spirit and dedication to ensuring the safe return of their fellow citizen.

Contact Information for the Investigation

Should anyone come upon any relevant information or have seen Birchfield recently, they are urged to contact the Carter County Sheriff’s Office at 423-542-1845 immediately. Alternatively, they can reach out to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) at 1-800-TBI-FIND.

The Carter County Sheriff’s Office and the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation are striving tirelessly to locate Birchfield and bring him home safely. They are urging the public to maintain caution and report any and all information that might be of aid in the investigation.

At this time, there is no further update regarding Victor Birchfield’s status. Our hearts go out to his family and community during this challenging period. We join with the residents of Elizabethton, hoping and believing that Victor Birchfield will be found and returned safely.


Author: HERE Bristol

HERE Bristol

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