KINGSPORT, Tenn. — UPDATE (Aug. 15): Layla Santanello was last seen in the East Stone Commons shopping center area in Kingsport around noon on June 27, according to Kingsport police.
She was last seen wearing a white tank top, black leggings and no shoes, police said.
On Aug. 15, the police department said around 100 first responders were searching an area of around 320 acres for evidence in connection to Santanello's disappearance. They said they were using drones and could also use underwater sonar technology to search.
Earlier in the month, her family held a vigil for her on what would have been her 21st birthday. The Hawkins County Emergency Management Agency also shared pictures showing dozens of people searching for Santanello.
Officials are asking anyone with information on Layla's whereabouts to contact the Kingsport Police Department at (423) 229-9429 or (423) 343-9780. You can also reach out to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation at 1-800-TBI-FIND.
Tips can be submitted online anonymously here.
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The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation issued an Endangered Young Adult alert on Thursday for a 20-year-old Kingsport woman last seen on June 26.
They said Layla Santanello, 20, was last seen in the area of American Way in Kingsport. They said she is around 4'10" tall and weighs around 135 lbs. They also said she has blonde hair and brown eyes.
The TBI said anyone with information about her location should reach out to the Kingsport Police Department at 423-343-9780. People can also reach out to the TBI at 1-800-TBI-FIND.