Endangered Child Alert Issued for Two Tennessee Boys
Authorities are searching for two brothers last seen in Mooresburg and believed to be traveling with 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 in Mooresburg, Tennessee, on September 30.
Why it matters
The alert was triggered by concerns regarding the children, who are allegedly traveling with noncustodial parents Rebecca Calfee and Steven Kirkpatrick. Steven Kirkpatrick is wanted for theft and custodial interference, while Rebecca Calfee has an active warrant for custodial interference.
The children may be traveling in a silver 2016 Hyundai Santa Fe bearing Tennessee license plate 125BKDD. Authorities request that anyone with information contact the Hawkins County Sheriff's Office at 423-272-7121 or the TBI at 1-800-TBI-FIND.
The players
Tennessee Bureau of Investigation
The state law enforcement agency responsible for issuing emergency alerts and managing statewide criminal investigations.
Hawkins County Sheriff's Office
The local law enforcement body managing the active investigation into the disappearance of the children.
The details
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation initiated the search after the brothers were reported missing from Mooresburg. The subjects are believed to be in a silver 2016 Hyundai Santa Fe. Because the parents are noncustodial and face active warrants, authorities are treating this as an urgent matter of custodial interference.
Timeline
September 30, 2026: Children last seen in Mooresburg, Tennessee.
The Home Front
This alert follows the established protocols of the Tennessee Endangered Child Alert program, which coordinates state and local resources during verified child-safety crises. Such programs function as critical infrastructure for public safety when domestic custody disputes escalate to the point of endangering minors.
Residents in the area should keep a lookout for a silver 2016 Hyundai Santa Fe with Tennessee plate 125BKDD. If you spot this vehicle or have information, contact the authorities immediately at the provided numbers rather than attempting to intervene.
The takeaway
Families should keep emergency contact information for local law enforcement readily accessible in case of urgent community incidents. If you have any information regarding the whereabouts of Liam or Connor Calfee, report it immediately to the TBI at 1-800-TBI-FIND.
Further reading
For broader information on family safety resources, visit the Child Care section.
