CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. – UPDATE: Joseph Huffman has been located. There are no details on where he was located. Clarksville Police released news of the boys safe return around 10:30 Thursday night.
Clarksville police are searching for a 13-year-old runaway.
Joseph William Huffman from Clarksville walked off the back deck of his residence in an unknown direction and has been missing since Wednesday, October 7 at 7:30 p.m.
He has a history of running away and hiding from authorities and has been diagnosed with a mental disorder that makes him a possible danger to himself.
Joseph Huffman lives in the area of Cloud Drive off of HWY 12. The initial search included the use of a K-9 team from the Montgomery Sheriff’s Office and bloodhound teams from the Bloodhound Search and Rescue. Approximately 20 officers/deputies were involved in the search for Joseph Huffman.
He is described as a white male with blonde hair and blue eyes. He is 4’1″ and weighs 50 pounds. He was last seen wearing a green minion shirt, dark colored shorts, dark colored crocs, and a short haircut.
Anyone with information in regards to Joseph’s whereabouts can call 911, Detective Bushnell at 931-648-0656 Ext 5170, or the Crime Stoppers TIPS Hotline at 931-645-TIPS (8477).
The last time Joseph ran away in June, his mother Donna Huffman was charged with child abuse and neglect. He was found safe after a search involving multiple law enforcement agencies.
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