Search continues for missing toddler near Pinson

CHESTER COUNTY, Tenn. — Crews from several law enforcement and rescue agencies are still searching for a 2-year-old boy missing along Short Road near Pinson.

Noah Israel Chamberlin

Friends and neighbors also have joined in the search for Noah Israel Chamberlin, described as a white male with blonde hair and blue eyes, standing about two feet tall and weighing about 25 pounds, according to a TBI release.

Noah reportedly went missing around 1:30 p.m,  According to Tom Mapes, Public Information Officer with the Madison County Sheriff’s Department, which is helping with the search, Noah was on a nature hike with his grandmother and 4-year-old sister in the woods behind their home when he disappeared.  The grandmother told officers she was paying attention to her granddaughter for a moment and when she looked up, Noah was gone.

The boy was last seen wearing a gray long-sleeved shirt and blue jeans.

Lt. Brad Wilbanks says a THP helicopter were deployed to aid in the search along the Chester County and Madison County line.  Locals were seen on horseback participating in the search.

Various law enforcement agencies from around the region are assisting with the search.  The terrain in the area is described as difficult to navigate.

According to Mapes, more than 200 officers and volunteers are participating in the search.  He said they will search until they find Noah or run out of resources.

Stay with WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News as more information becomes available.