CUMBERLAND COUNTY AUTHORITIES SEARCH FOR SIX MISSING SIBLINGS TAKEN BY NON-CUSTODIAL PARENT
The Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office is urgently seeking the public’s help to locate six siblings reported missing from Crossville, Tennessee, since October 22, 2026.
Investigators state that the children were taken from a Creston Road residence by their non-custodial parent, Misty Ware.
Authorities have expressed serious concern for the safety and welfare of the children, who range in age from 9 months to 16 years old:
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Anahi Ware, 16
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Maximo Ware, 10
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Abalino Almaraz-Ware, 8
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Luisa Almaraz-Ware, 5
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Paloma Ware, 3
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Felix Ware, 9 months
All six children have brown hair and brown eyes. Clothing descriptions at the time of their disappearance are currently unavailable.
Vehicle and Travel Information
Misty Ware is believed to be traveling with the children in a red Chrysler Town & Country minivan. Investigators indicate she may be heading toward Mexico and has known ties to Cumberland County and Marion County in Tennessee, as well as the state of Georgia.
How to Help
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If you spot the children or the vehicle, call 911 immediately. Do not attempt to stop the vehicle or confront anyone.
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If you have any information regarding their whereabouts, please contact the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office at 931-484-6176 and ask for Sgt. Thomas Henderson, or reach out to your local law enforcement agency.
Authorities urge citizens to report tips directly to law enforcement rather than social media to ensure a rapid and safe response.
