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KPD: Missing 14-year-old last seen in West Knoxville found safe

Knoxville Police said Dakota Johnson was reported missing after he was last seen leaving the Big Oak Apartments on Middlebrook Pike.
Credit: KPD

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — UPDATE (3:26 p.m.): The Knoxville Police Department said Dakota Johnson has been found safe.

Johnson was initially reported missing around Tuesday afternoon after he was last seen leaving the Big Oak Apartments on Middlebrook Pike.

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The Knoxville Police Department is asking for help in locating missing 14-year-old Dakota Johnson.

KPD said Johnson, who is autistic, left the Big Oak Apartments on Middlebrook Pike. They said he was last seen Tuesday afternoon walking west on Middlebrook.

Johnson was wearing blue jeans, a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle shirt with New Balance shoes and a brown backpack, according to KPD.

If you know Johnson's whereabouts, call 911.

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