Blount County- The Sheriff’s Office is offering a $500 reward for information that leads investigators to the location and custody of a 17-year-old runaway who left school on September 26 and never returned home.

On September 26, the father of Aliya Ingram, age 17, reported to deputies that his daughter left Heritage High School that day without permission and has not returned home. Investigators believe that Aliya is with another 17-year-old female.

Sheriff’s investigators are following all leads as to Aliya’s whereabouts. Friends and family members reported that they have spoken to Aliya on the phone over the past couple of weeks, and she also called Blount County Communications to say she is okay.

If you know the whereabouts of Aliya Ingram, please call Investigations at the Blount County Sheriff’s Office at (865)273-5001 during normal business hours, or the Blount County Communications non-emergency number at (865)983-3620. You may also remain anonymous by calling the Sheriff’s Office Crime Hotline at (865)273-5200, or you can leave an anonymous tip on the TipSoft Anonymous Tip System on the Sheriff’s Office website at www.bcso.com under the “How Do I” tab.