Blount County Man at Center of Silver Alert Found Safe

Posted on January 7, 2025

Walland, TN (WOKI) UPDATE: A Blount County man at the center of a TBI Silver Alert issued earlier Tuesday has been found safe.

The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation had issued the Silver Alert for 68-year-old Douglas Thomas who was last seen Saturday in the area of Roper Way in Walland.

ORIGINAL STORY: A #TNSilverAlert has been issued on behalf of the Blount County Sheriff’s Office for 68-year-old Douglas Thomas.

He was last seen on Saturday in the area of Roper Way in Walland and is believed to be traveling in a silver 2019 Ford F-150 with TN tag 705BGLT.

Douglas has a medical condition that may impair his ability to return safely without assistance. If you have seen Douglas or have information regarding his whereabouts, please contact the Blount County Sheriff’s Office at 865-273-5078 or TBI at 1-800-TBI-FIND.

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