CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — About two dozen people gathered at Liberty Park in Clarksville Saturday for a prayer vigil for Sebastian Rogers, the 15-year-old who was reported missing from Sumner County in February.
"My house is very, very quiet because my son's not there," Sebastian's father, Seth Rogers, said as he held back his tears. "[I'm] going through hell, and when I go home, he's not there."
Duane Chapman, better known as Dog the Bounty Hunter, joined the search for Sebastian about two months ago. The search initially started with local and state law enforcement agencies, including the Sumner County Sheriff's Office and the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI), but it has since grown to an international effort.
"[Local and state law enforcement agencies] haven't come out and told anybody anything since April, and [as for] them actually speaking with me, they'd have to actually answer their phone," Seth told News 2.
Seth encourages people to keep saying Sebastian's name until his son is found.
When asked what he would say to Sebastian, Seth responded, "I'm going to keep looking for you until I find you, and if you see this, call me. You know my phone number, I won't change it, and I love you."
The FBI said agents are continuing to provide assistance in the search for Sebastian. Tipsters are encouraged to contact your local FBI office, contact the nearest American Embassy or Consulate, or submit a tip online at tips.fbi.gov. You can also call Chapman’s tip line at 833-835-5364.
Sebastian Wayne Drake Rogers, 15, was reported missing on Monday, Feb. 26 from the Beech area in Hendersonville.
Sebastian Rogers: Description
Sebastian is 5 feet, 5 inches tall, 120 pounds with dirty blond hair. He was last seen on Monday, Feb. 26 near Stafford Court wearing a black sweatshirt and black sweatpants, said the TBI.
AMBER Alert Issued
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) originally issued an Endangered Child Alert for Sebastian on the morning of Feb. 26 as multiple agencies took to the area to look for him.
Based on additional investigative information developed during the search, the TBI issued an AMBER Alert for Sebastian on the afternoon of Feb. 27. An AMBER Alert is issued when there is reasonable belief by law enforcement that an abduction has occurred and the child is in imminent danger of serious bodily injury or death, per the DOJ.
Multiple agencies including the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, Tennessee Highway Patrol, Nashville Fire Department, City of Hendersonville’s first responders, Sumner County Sheriff’s Office and Shackle Island Volunteer Fire have assisted in the search for Sebastian.
Who to Contact
If you have seen Sebastian or have info about his whereabouts, call the Sumner County Sheriff's Office at (615) 451-3838 or TBI at 1-800-TBI-FIND.