Gallatin, TN – The Sumner County Sheriff’s Office is urging residents across Middle Tennessee to remain alert after a widely shared photograph circulating online was confirmed not to show missing juvenile Sebastian Rogers. The department issued the clarification in a November 24 release after the image spread rapidly on social media Sunday.
According to the Sheriff’s Office, the photograph began circulating on November 23, 2025, and was initially believed by some community members to show a potential sighting of the missing teen. After reviewing the image, officials confirmed that the juvenile depicted is not Sebastian. Authorities are now reminding the public that misinformation can slow response efforts at a critical time.
Sheriff Eric Craddock and Chief Deputy Thomas Greer emphasized that the department remains fully committed to locating Sebastian and continues to investigate all credible leads. Residents in Sumner County, Nashville, and surrounding regions are asked to stay vigilant and report anything that may help detectives.
According to the department, anyone who believes they have seen Sebastian or has information related to his disappearance should contact law enforcement immediately. Tips can be submitted directly to the Sumner County Sheriff’s Office at 615-451-3838, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation’s tip line at 1-800-TBI-FIND, or by calling 911 in an emergency.
The Sheriff’s Office reiterated that public assistance remains vital in missing persons cases, especially as searches extend across county lines and potential sightings continue to surface. Officials thanked the community for its continued support and cooperation while warning residents to verify information before sharing it online.
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