Dakota Spradling Missing Person Case

Mar 31, 2025

Mar 31, 2025

Dakota

Spradling

18

17

70 inches

250 lbs

White / Caucasian

Female

In the city of Knoxville, Tennessee, a significant concern arose for the well-being of a 17-year-old female named Dakota Shyanne Spradling. On March 28, 2025, the teenager was reported missing, prompting an alert for her safety. At the time of her disappearance, she was described as being 5'9" tall, weighing approximately 250 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. The last time she was seen, she was wearing a green hoodie, gray sweatpants, and gray and white Nike shoes. Her sudden absence sparked immediate concern among her family and the local community, leading to the involvement of law enforcement. The circumstances surrounding Dakota's disappearance were unsettling. She was last seen in the 3200 block of Division Street, leaving the area on foot. Notably, she was not alone and was in the company of another individual at the time she vanished. This detail added a layer of complexity and urgency to the investigation as authorities worked to understand the events leading up to her going missing and to identify and locate the person she was with. The Knoxville Police Department took the lead on the case, initiating a search and reaching out to the public for any information that could help locate the missing teen. The search for Dakota involved the dissemination of her description and the details of her last known whereabouts. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation also became involved, amplifying the call for public assistance. The community was urged to be vigilant and to report any potential sightings or information, no matter how insignificant it might seem. The primary goal was to ensure her safe return. Fortunately, this case concluded with the positive outcome that she was found alive. While the specific details surrounding her recovery are not widely publicized, the resolution brought immense relief to her loved ones and all those involved in the search. The case serves as a reminder of the importance of community awareness and swift action in missing persons cases.

Mar 28, 2025

Knoxville

Tennessee

Knox County

Knoxville

No

166454

Knoxville Police Department

Knoxville

Tennessee

Knox County

37917

Ethan Grantham

Detective

1650 Huron Street, Tennessee

8652157000

Local

Law Enforcement

https://knoxvilletnpolice.gov/

25-009942

2025-03-28

Knoxville Police Department

10412

Brown

Brown

Brown

Yes

07/05/2026