In the city of Chattanooga, Tennessee, a 15-year-old male named Zachary Banks was reported missing on February 10, 2020. On that Monday, the teenager left and was not seen again, prompting his case to be reported to the Chattanooga Police Department. At the time he went missing, Zachary was described as a White/Caucasian male, standing at 5 feet 5 inches tall and weighing around 125 pounds. He has brown hair and brown eyes.
The circumstances surrounding his initial departure were not publicly detailed, only that he had left and did not return.
As time passed, Zachary's case was entered into the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System in August 2020, several months after he was last seen. His case file, number MP72855, was created to help gather and disseminate information in the hopes of locating him. The report was filed by the Chattanooga Police Department, who held the primary jurisdiction over the investigation. The lack of specific details regarding his disappearance left family, friends, and the community with many unanswered questions and growing concern for his well-being.
Ultimately, Zachary Banks was located and his missing person case was closed. Information regarding the date, location, and specific circumstances of his recovery have not been made widely public, a common practice in such cases to protect the privacy of the individuals and families involved. The resolution of his case brought an end to the period of uncertainty that began with his disappearance in early 2020. The case began with a report of a missing teenager and concluded with the confirmation that he had been found alive.Last Seen: Feb 10, 2020