Crime & Safety
Tennessee Missing Children Alert Oct. 26: 6 Siblings Sought
Crossville, TN – An urgent search is underway for six missing siblings, including a 9 month old infant, after authorities reported the children were taken from a Crossville residence by their noncusto
By Mason Reid · 2026-10-26T20:10:50.972Z
Crossville, TN – An urgent search is underway for six missing siblings, including a 9 month old infant, after authorities reported the children were taken from a Crossville residence by their noncustodial parent Thursday, Oct. 22.
According to the Cumberland County Sheriff 's Office, investigators are requesting the public's assistance in locating the children, who were last reported missing from a residence on Creston Road in Crossville, approximately 70 miles west of Knoxville.
Authorities identified the noncustodial parent as Misty Ware, who investigators believe may be traveling with the children toward Mexico.
The Sheriff's Office has expressed concern for the children's safety and welfare.
The department's public alert identifies the missing siblings as including Anahi Ware, 16; Paloma Ware, 3; and Felix Ware, 9 months old . The names and ages of the other three children were not fully visible in the provided release.
Investigators said all six children have brown hair and brown eyes. Their clothing at the time of their disappearance is unknown.
Ware was last known to be traveling with the children in a red Chrysler Town & Country minivan .
Authorities say she has known connections to Cumberland County and Marion County in Tennessee, as well as Georgia.
The possibility of travel toward Mexico has increased the importance of sharing information beyond the immediate Crossville area.
Anyone who spots the children or the vehicle should call 911 immediately.
Authorities specifically warn the public not to attempt to stop the vehicle or confront anyone involved.
Anyone with information about the children's whereabouts should contact the Cumberland County Sheriff's Office at 931 484 6176 and ask for Sgt. Thomas Henderson.
Tips can also be provided to local law enforcement agencies.
The Sheriff's Office is encouraging the public to share the official missing children photographs to help investigators locate the siblings safely.