Found Deceased TN - Jackie Harrison, 77, Halls, Knox County, 17 Nov 2019 *endangered*

[JerseyGirl]

Jackie Harrison, 77, was separated from his family at a Walmart in Halls Sunday night. Officials said Harrison has several medical conditions that require medication.

Harrison was last seen wearing blue jeans, a multi-colored polo and a brown jacket. Officials said he could have on a baseball hat with what appeared to be a Broncos logo on it.

Knox County officials searching for missing man with dementia

 

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KCSO’s MC Unit is searching for an elderly man, Jackie Harrison, DOB 9/3/42 last known location was Halls Walmart, history of Dementia.He was wearing blue jeans, polo shirt & brown jacket. If you see Mr. Harrison please call 911 or KCSO 865-215-2243


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Knox County Sheriff's Office

 

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-UPDATE NOVEMBER 19, 2019 6:15PM-

Mr. Harrison is still missing. Sheriff Tom Spangler has had various units canvassing the Halls area. Thank you to our dedicated Officers and support staff, especially those who came in on their days off to assist in the search!

What Sheriff Spangler is asking from the public-

-IF YOU SEE SOMEONE WHO FITS THE DESCRIPTION OF MR. HARRISON, PLEASE CALL 911 IMMEDIATELY.
-PLEASE KEEP THE PERSON IN A LINE OF SIGHT.
-IF YOU HAVE ANY INFORMATION ON HIS POSSIBLE WHEREABOUTS PLEASE CALL KCSO 865-215-2243

MR. HARRISON HAS DEMENTIA AND IS KNOWN TO WALK SEVERAL MILES AT A TIME. UPDATED PHOTO BELOW

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Knox County Sheriff's Office

 

[PayrollNerd]

KCSO’s MC Unit is searching for an elderly man, Jackie Harrison, DOB 9/3/42 last known location was Halls Walmart, history of Dementia.He was wearing blue jeans, polo shirt & brown jacket. If you see Mr. Harrison please call 911 or KCSO 865-215-2243

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Knox County Sheriff's Office

KCSO's Facebook post has a lot of comments. Neighbors out looking for him. Possible sightings too. I wonder why they haven't issued a "Silver Alert" yet. I hope he found a place to stay warm, maybe in someone's shed, barn, garage.

 

[C. Walter Brown]

Silver alert has been issued. I live here, he went missing before and was found in the woods. Every direction he could have gone leads to a four lane road. The one exception is behind Walmart out Norris Freeway. Had someone picked him up I think we would have heard by now. If he had walked across either of these busy (busy!) four lane roads someone would have seen. It isn't a bad neighborhood at all very low crime.

 

[PayrollNerd]

Silver alert has been issued. I live here, he went missing before and was found in the woods. Every direction he could have gone leads to a four lane road. The one exception is behind Walmart out Norris Freeway. Had someone picked him up I think we would have heard by now. If he had walked across either of these busy (busy!) four lane roads someone would have seen. It isn't a bad neighborhood at all very low crime.

Oh good! I-40 electronic signs should alert a much bigger population.

 

[Moonracer]

Per WATE tv channel, sad, worried family asking for people to keep eye out for him. I worry that since he is able to walk 10 miles in a day (per original reports), he can be too far away and may be in deep woods.

 

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Still missing - Family asks for help finding man who remains missing after nearly one week (video)

 

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Jack Harrison is 77 years old. He also goes by "Jackie."

Harrison was last seen at the Walmart in Halls on Sunday night, November 17. He was separated from family members.

Video shows him near the gas pumps and heading toward Norris Freeway.

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Protecting loved ones who suffer from memory loss conditions

 

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November 25, 2019
Search enters second week for missing Halls man with dementia

Loved ones, detectives and volunteers continue searching for a missing Halls man with dementia. Monday marked the eighth day since his disappearance.

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The Knox County Sheriff’s Office suggests:

• Check your barns, outbuildings, creeks and any vehicles on your property
• Monitor your security cameras, and go back to check the footage of the night Mr. Harrison went missing
• Continue sharing Mr. Harrison’s picture
• Talk with your neighbors about his disappearance because not everyone watches the news or is on social media

Knox County Sheriff's Office

 

[PayrollNerd]

They need to look at creeks, runoffs, ditches & ponds. He could be drawn to water. Not just because he’s thirsty either.

 

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Sheriff Tom Spangler said there have been no confirmed sightings of Jack Harrison in that time, but no one is giving up on the search.

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He asks that if you think you see Harrison to please try to keep him in your sight while you contact authorities and until they arrive. His family has suggested telling him that "Karen is waiting for you" as a way to keep him nearby.

Karen is his wife, and along with other family members, friends, and community volunteers, are continuing to look for Harrison.

"No actual sightings" of man missing for 9 days in Halls, sheriff says

 

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Search continues for Halls man missing for 10 days (video)

The Knox County Sheriff’s Office said Wednesday it has had no confirmed sightings.

Sheriff Tom Spangler said that the Knox County Sheriff’s Office Major Crimes Unit will continue to follow up on leads the public is providing.

 

[Luckyzmom]

Prayers for Jackie and his family and friends. Missing something about his disappearance, but what is it ? Could he have met up with an acquaintance and left with this person? Any places nearby familiar to him in years past ? Did he fish ? Could he have wandered to look for a familiar place ?

 

[C. Walter Brown]

I really do feel not enough is being released to the public. According to sources in the search on the ground, he was seen crossing the road at Emory Road and Norris Freeway. Two people called the police that night and said a man was wandering in traffic. Their descriptions matched the clothing. Sources tell me that a man rang a doorbell about a block from that intersection that night. Video at the home captured what appeared to be Jack. Supposedly the police K9 tracked the scent from there to Brickey McCloud school on Emory Road where the scent was lost. This is the talk of the searchers, but nothing is being confirmed by authorities. This family needs help from a professional organization.

 

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15 days later, search continues for missing Knox Co. man with dementia

Knox County Sheriff Tom Spangler said the search for Harrison is continuing. He continues to urge people who live within a 10-12 mile radius of the store to check their property and outbuilding for any signs that Harrison could have been there. He also asks anyone with surveillance cameras to go back and check the footage and continue to monitor it.

Spangler said it was heartwarming to see how the community has come together in an effort to bring Harrison home. Spangler said he has seen multiple signs at intersections, in business windows and even on vehicles when he was in the Halls community.

The sheriff's office is checking out every possible sighting.

 

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Clayton Park in Halls has become a make-shift headquarters for volunteers to plan on where to search.

Everyday loved ones say they’re there to regroup with the hopes of bringing Mr. Harrison back home.

“Just want him home safe. Just want to hear his voice,” said [KH], Mr. Harrison’s wife.

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“If you hear car alarms going off, I know that seems like it’s a minor thing, but it really isn’t when you think about someone trying to get out of the cold and keep warm,” said [KH].

She feels her husband is hiding somewhere, sleeping during the day, “If he is walking at night then that’s why we haven’t found him. So, I just need everyone to look.”

Search for missing Halls man with dementia enters third week

 

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Congressman joins call for public's help finding missing Halls man

U.S. Rep. Tim Burchett has joined the chorus of concerned citizens urging the public to help find a man with dementia missing since Nov. 17.

"My family and I are praying for Mr. Harrison and his family, as well as the dedicated law enforcement officers and members of our community working to bring Mr. Harrison back to safety," a statement Wednesday from the Knoxville congressman reads. "Before heading out to the grocery store, shopping for holiday gifts or running errands, please take a look at the photo of Mr. Harrison. Remember his appearance and keep him in mind as you go about your day."

 

[PayrollNerd]

I wonder if the family had a dog that would go walking with them. Some family pets are very intuitive.

 

[modesty blaise]

So sad when these elders go missing. No surveillance from around thw walmart?