CHATTANOOGA, TN — Chattanooga police are asking residents to help find a 57-year-old man who has not been in contact with his family since June. Investigators say Heath Haliburton’s relatives reported losing touch with him around the time he was headed to Ohio.
Police say there is a chance he may still be in the Chattanooga area. They also say he may be driving a black Jeep Cherokee with Tennessee tag BTT4351, a detail they believe could help people recognize the vehicle if they see it.
Family says contact ended during a June trip to Ohio
According to Chattanooga Police, Haliburton’s family told investigators that they have not heard from him since June. That was the period when he was trying to make his way to Ohio, but officials have not said whether he was ever confirmed to have arrived there.
The missing-person case has now stretched on for months, prompting police to renew their appeal for help from the public. In cases like this, small pieces of information can matter, especially if someone noticed a man matching Haliburton’s description or a vehicle with the listed plate number.
What police say Haliburton may be driving
Investigators say Haliburton may still be in or around Chattanooga, even though his family has not been able to reach him. The possible vehicle connection is one of the main clues police have released so far.
They say he could be driving a black Jeep Cherokee with Tennessee license plate BTT4351. Police have not said whether the SUV has been confirmed by officers or whether any other sightings have been reported since he disappeared from contact.
Anyone who sees the vehicle or believes they have seen Haliburton is being urged to contact police right away.
Description released to help the public identify him
Police described Haliburton as a Black man with brown eyes and black hair. He is 5 feet 6 inches tall. Officials also said he has a cross tattoo on his left bicep and a mole on his upper lip.
Those identifying marks may be useful for anyone who has recently seen him in person. Chattanooga Police have not released any additional details about what he was wearing when he was last seen or where he may have been staying.
How Chattanooga residents can contact investigators
Authorities are directing anyone with information to the Chattanooga Police Department at 423-698-2525. Police have not publicly identified any suspected foul play and have not provided a more specific timeline beyond saying he has not been heard from since June.
In missing-person cases, investigators often rely on community calls, vehicle sightings, and recent contact information to fill gaps. For now, the department’s main message is simple: if you know where Haliburton is, or think you may have seen him, call the number provided.
A months-long search as police keep the case active
The case remains active as police continue to look for any credible lead that could explain where Haliburton went after June. The fact that officers believe he may still be local keeps Chattanooga at the center of the search.
Families and investigators often face long stretches with few answers in missing-person cases, and public awareness can become critical over time. Chattanooga Police are now relying on that awareness, hoping someone recognizes either Haliburton or the black Jeep Cherokee and comes forward with information that could help locate him.
