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Kingsport Police Department
Dale Phipps, Chief of Police
200 Shelby Street • Kingsport, TN 37660
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NEWS RELEASE
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SUBJECT: |
Kingsport Police Attempting to Locate Missing Woman (Update) |
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DATE: |
August 9th, 2023 |
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CASE #: |
23-012961 |
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GENERAL NARRATIVE |
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Update: Layla Santanello was last seen in the vicinity of East Stone Commons shopping center in Kingsport (2003 N. Eastman Rd.) around 12 PM on 6/27/2023. Layla was last seen wearing a white tank top, black leggings, and no shoes.
Kingsport Police and the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation are asking any witnesses that might have seen or spoke with Layla to please contact the Kingsport Police Department Criminal Investigations Division at (423) 229-9429, (423) 343-9780 or TBI at 1-800-TBI-FIND.
Alternatively, if an individual who is able to supply information related to this or any other case wishes not to be identified, tips can be submitted anonymously via online “Citizen Feedback” forms available at the following link:
https://www.kingsporttn.gov/city-services/police-department/contact-us
As previously released:
Update: The investigation into the missing person, Layla Santanello, is still active. Detectives are following all leads and are asking for any information or assistance from the public in locating her. If you have any information as to the whereabouts of Layla Santanello, please call Detective Bill Clare at (423) 343-9780 or the main detective line, (423) 229-9429.
As previously released: On June 27, 2023, Layla Santanello was reported missing to the Kingsport Police Department by a family member who was unsure of her whereabouts and concerned for her welfare.
Layla is a 20-year-old white female adult with brown hair and brown eyes. She is approximately 4 feet 10 inches tall and weighs roughly 150 pounds. Her photograph is included in this release.
Anyone who sees her, or may potentially know her current location, is asked to contact the K.P.D. Criminal Investigations Division at 423-229-9429 or call Kingsport Central Dispatch at 423-246-9111.
Alternatively, if an individual who is able to supply information related to this or any other case wishes not to be identified, tips can be submitted anonymously via online “Citizen Feedback” forms available at the following link:
https://www.kingsporttn.gov/city-services/police-department/contact-us
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MISSING PERSON INFORMATION |
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Name |
Layla Santanello |
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Age |
20 years of age |
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Gender/Race |
Female/White |
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Height/ Weight |
4 ft. 10 inches 150 pounds |
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Hair/Eyes |
Brown hair Brown eyes |
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Residency |
Kingsport, TN |
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Possible Clothing |
Last seen wearing a white tank top. Black leggings, and no shoes |
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Last Known Location |
East Stone Commons (2003 N. Eastman Rd.) around 12 PM on 06/27/2023 |
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RELEASING OFFICER |
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Lieutenant Justin McConnell Kingsport Police Department Professional Standards Unit JustinMcConnell@KingsportTN.gov Office (423) 229-9499 |
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