Endangered Child Alert Issued in Tennessee
Authorities are searching for two young boys last seen in Mooresburg with their noncustodial parents.
Updated on Oct. 2, 2026 in Child Care
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has issued an Endangered Child Alert for 5-year-old Liam Calfee and 8-year-old Connor Calfee. The children were last seen on September 30 in Mooresburg.
Why it matters
The alert was issued due to concerns involving the children being with their noncustodial parents, Rebecca Calfee and Steven Kirkpatrick. Both individuals have active warrants for custodial interference, with additional charges for theft against Kirkpatrick.
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is leading an active search for the two minors identified in the alert. Officials are requesting public assistance regarding the location of the family and their silver 2016 Hyundai Santa Fe, which bears Tennessee license plate 125BKDD.
The players
Tennessee Bureau of Investigation
The state agency responsible for issuing official Endangered Child Alerts and coordinating major criminal investigations in Tennessee.
Hawkins County Sheriff's Office
The local law enforcement body managing the jurisdiction where the children were last seen and the primary point of contact for the search.
The details
The children are believed to be traveling with noncustodial parents Rebecca Calfee and Steven Kirkpatrick. Law enforcement officials have issued warrants for the parents related to custodial interference, and the search remains ongoing across the region. The public is encouraged to contact the Hawkins County Sheriff's Office or the TBI to report information regarding the vehicle or the individuals.
Timeline
September 30, 2026: The children were last seen in Mooresburg, Tennessee.
Health Landscape
The Tennessee Endangered Child Alert system provides a framework for rapidly disseminating information to the public when minors are suspected to be in high-risk situations. This mobilization follows established protocols designed to aid law enforcement in recovering missing children efficiently.
Residents in Tennessee who spot the silver 2016 Hyundai Santa Fe with license plate 125BKDD should contact the authorities immediately rather than approaching the vehicle. Individuals with any information should call the Hawkins County Sheriff's Office at 423-272-7121 or the TBI at 1-800-TBI-FIND.
The takeaway
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is actively seeking public assistance to locate these missing minors. Residents with any information about the individuals or their vehicle are urged to report it immediately to the TBI at 1-800-TBI-FIND or the Hawkins County Sheriff's Office at 423-272-7121.
Further reading
For resources regarding child safety and community support systems, see our Child Care section.
