UPDATE:
A large-scale search for a missing 3-year-old ended with relief after Tyler Hall was found safe and hidden in the attic of his own residence.
The Clarksville Police Department reported Tyler was found heavily concealed in the attic of his home. As a safety precaution, he was transported to Vanderbilt Clarksville for further evaluation.
The AMBER Alert was issued after Tyler was reported missing from the Woodlawn Estates area in Clarksville Tuesday morning. A 911 call came in shortly before noon, triggering a large response from Clarksville Police, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, Montgomery County Sheriff's Office, Fort Campbell CID, emergency management agencies from several counties, and multiple K-9 and drone teams.
Search crews focused on wooded areas, conducted door-to-door checks, and reviewed surveillance video while the community waited for updates.
Dozens of agencies coordinated efforts throughout the day at Life Church of Clarksville.
Tyler's former daycare teacher, Kelsey Haley, who described him as a kind and affectionate child who loved comforting others, said she rushed to join the search after learning he was missing.
"I bawled my eyes out. I got the call while I was at work, and then after I got off work, I came here to start searching. I've been searching all back there since I got off."
Haley also expressed hope for Tyler's safe return during the search.
"He's scared, I'm hoping maybe he's just playing somewhere, and we just overlooked him, or he is just working on finding his way back home to us."
The Clarksville Police Department thanked all assisting agencies, first responders, and members of the community for their support and concern. The incident remains an active and ongoing investigation, and no additional information is available at this time.
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The Clarksville Police Department is searching for a missing 3-year-old boy who was last seen Tuesday morning near Aurelia Lynn Drive.
Police said Tyler Hall was reported missing around 11:30 a.m.
Tyler is described as a white male with blond hair and blue eyes. He is approximately 3.5 to 4 feet tall and weighs around 40 pounds.
He was last seen wearing a dinosaur T-shirt, gray socks and light green shorts.
According to police, officers are conducting an extensive search of the neighborhood and nearby wooded areas while also reviewing surveillance footage from the area.
The Clarksville Police Department said multiple assisting agencies are involved in the search and a significant number of first responders are on scene.
Police are asking the public to avoid the area and allow emergency personnel to continue search operations without interference.
Officials said several search dogs have been deployed and excess foot traffic could create challenges for tracking efforts. Authorities said they are not seeking volunteers at this time and asked anyone who does not live in the neighborhood to stay away from the area.
Anyone who sees Tyler or has information about his whereabouts is asked to call 911 immediately.
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