UPDATE 5:20 pm, the family has been told Tyler has been seen in South Knoxville. They have not had contact, but a witness has apparently seen him, today.

A local family is searching for their son, brother. Tyler Ward has NOT been seen or heard from since he left work at the Bearden Papa Murphy’s around 2:30 pm on Thursday. If you have seen him, heard from him, know of his whereabouts, Please contact Knoxville Police Department as they have a BOLO (Be on Look Out) for him.