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UTPD: 17-year-old missing UTK student found on Sunday

The University of Tennessee Police Department posted that Samuel Chugg was found safe on Sunday.

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — UPDATE (5/5): The University of Tennessee Police Department posted on Sunday that Samuel Chugg was located and is safe. 

"Thank you to everyone who helped spread the word, shared on social media and sent well wishes," said UTPD.  

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The University of Tennessee Police Department is asking for help in finding a missing UTK student.

According to UTPD, Samuel Chugg was last seen leaving his home in West Knoxville on Thursday. His car, a silver 2017 Toyota Yaris, was last spotted around 7:45 a.m. near the 2200 block of Cumberland Avenue heading towards the UT campus.

Chugg is 5’ 7'' with brown hair, brown eyes and a slender build. UTPD said he was last seen wearing a blue hoodie with whitewashed jeans.

If you have any information regarding his whereabouts, contact the UTPD at (865)-974-3114.

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