Rylan Norton Missing Person Case

Nov 13, 2024

Nov 14, 2024

Rylan

Norton

18

17

74 inches

185 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

In the autumn of 2024, concern grew for 17-year-old Rylan Lane Norton, a high school junior from Crossville, Tennessee. He was last seen by his father on the morning of September 8, 2024, before his father left for work. The Cumberland County Sheriff's Office was notified and opened an investigation into the teenager's disappearance. At the time he went missing, Rylan was described as a White male, standing 74 inches tall and weighing approximately 185 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. Initial reports from the investigation indicated a belief that Rylan had traveled to California. According to the Cumberland County Sheriff's Office, information was received that Rylan's friends may have assisted him in purchasing a plane ticket to Los Angeles. Authorities in Tennessee believed he could be in the Los Angeles area and sought public assistance for any information regarding his whereabouts. The case drew considerable attention within the local community, as efforts were focused on bringing the teenager home safely. Ultimately, the search for Rylan Lane Norton came to a positive conclusion, as he was located and is no longer considered a missing person. While the exact date and the specific circumstances of how and where he was found are not widely available, the official status of his case was updated to reflect that he had been found. This brought an end to the active search and provided a sense of relief to his family and the community that had been following his case.

Sep 08, 2024

Crossville

Tennessee

Cumberland County

Crossville

Yes

156360

Cumberland County Sheriff's Office

Crossville

Tennessee

Cumberland County

38555

Sarah Smith

Investigator

90 Justice Center Drive, Tennessee

9314846176

County

Law Enforcement

C2024-95124

2024-11-12

Cumberland County Sheriff's Office

Brown

Brown

Brown

Yes

07/02/2026