SUBJECT:  KPD Searching For Missing Male (Update: Found Safe)

DATE:  January 18th, 2024 

CASE #: 24-000871

GENERAL NARRATIVE

Update: Nathanael “Nate” Vega has been found safe and is no longer considered to be a missing person.

 

As previously released: On January 18, 2024, Nathanael “Nate” Vega was reported missing to the Kingsport Police Department by a family member who was unsure of his whereabouts and was concerned for his welfare. The family member said that they had not spoken with or seen Nathanael since December 31, 2023.

 

Nathanael is a 19-year-old white male adult with blonde hair and brown eyes. He is approximately 5 feet 7 inches tall and weighs roughly 170 pounds. His photograph is included in this release.

 

Anyone who sees him, or may potentially know his 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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

RELEASING OFFICER

Corporal Brandon Johnson

Kingsport Police Department Professional Standards Unit

Office (423) 229-9339, Fax (423) 343-9749 

BrandonJohnson@KingsportTN.gov