The Knox County Sheriff’s Office confirmed the safe return of Asher Kai Ford, a 15-year-old who was reported missing earlier this week. In a case that brought community concern to the forefront, the teenager was reported to have disappeared from the vicinity of Middlebrook Pike and Chert Pit Road on Monday night.
Details about his last known whereabouts were critical in the search effort, with Asher having been spotted at the corner of Chert Pit and Andes Road, and possibly at a nearby Weigel’s on Middlebrook Pike, as per WVLT. Standing 5’11” with black hair, brown eyes, and a scar on his left wrist, identifying Asher may have been easier for community members, thanks to the detailed description provided by authorities.
His disappearance was particularly alarming considering his previous history of running away. The Knox County Sheriff’s Office, through its juvenile detectives, had urged the public to provide any information using a dedicated hotline, as mentioned in the NewsTalk 98.7 report. Asher was last seen wearing a navy shirt, black shorts, and gray Crocs, further aiding in his identification…