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Endangered child alert issued for 5-month-old missing out of Nashville
Summary by The Nashville Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Danica Sauter , as published by WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)
· August 4, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The baby, who was last seen in Old Hickory, is thought to be accompanied by two individuals.
A missing 5-month-old baby has prompted an alert from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation. The baby, who was last seen in Old Hickory, is thought to be accompanied by two individuals. Description of the individuals is available, including their physical characteristics.
One of them is also wanted by local police. For more information or to report any sightings, residents can contact the authorities directly, with phone numbers provided for the Metro Nashville Police and the TBI.
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Category: safety ·
Published: August 4, 2026 ·
Source: WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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