Amber Alert Issued for Missing Child

An urgent #EndangeredChildAlert has been activated by the Athens Police Department concerning five children who are thought to be in the care of their non-custodial parents. The children in question include Karson Pendergrass, a 5-year-old with blue eyes and blonde hair; Andrew Pendergrass, who is 4 years old and has brown hair and brown eyes; and his twin brother, Lucas Pendergrass, also 4 years old, sharing the same brown hair and brown eyes. Additionally, there is Malachi Pendergrass, a 2-year-old with blue eyes and blonde hair, and Kaidren Heath, an 11-year-old with hazel eyes and brown hair.

Authorities believe that the group may be traveling in a white 2018 GMC Acadia, which bears the Tennessee license plate number 521 BMMM. The Athens Police Department is urging anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of these children to reach out immediately. You can contact them directly at 423-745-3222. Alternatively, individuals can also call the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation at 1-800-TBI-FIND for assistance. Your help could be crucial in ensuring the safety of these children.