A 15-YEAR SEARCH Tennessee Woman Who Ran Away From Home At 13 Gets Engaged To The Cop Who Helped Search For Her 15 Years Ago

A Love Story No One Saw Coming

When she was just 13 years old, Roshin Ali ran away from home — scared, uncertain, and desperate for freedom. At the time, Officer Tyler Schrupp was one of the police officers assigned to help locate the missing teen. What began as a routine search-and-rescue case has, years later, blossomed into an unexpected love story that’s capturing hearts around the world.

Now, nearly a decade after their first encounter, Roshin and Tyler are engaged to be married.

From a Missing-Person Case to a Second Chance at Life

According to reports, Roshin had been missing for several days back when Officer Schrupp first joined the search effort. The young teen was eventually found safe, and Tyler was among the officers who helped bring her home. For Roshin, the experience left a lasting impression — not just because of the rescue itself, but because of how Tyler treated her during a time when she felt lost and broken.

“He didn’t treat me like a criminal or a problem,” Roshin recalled in an interview. “He talked to me like a person. I’ll never forget that.”

At the time, their paths diverged after the case closed. Roshin focused on rebuilding her life and finishing school, while Tyler continued his career in law enforcement. Neither could have predicted that their paths would cross again years later — this time, under entirely different circumstances.

A Chance Reunion

Fast forward several years, Roshin was in her twenties when she ran into Tyler again at a community event. She recognized him instantly.

“I just said, ‘You probably don’t remember me,’” Roshin laughed, “but you helped find me when I was a kid.”

To her surprise, Tyler did remember. They reconnected, started talking more often, and over time, their friendship evolved into something deeper. Both describe their relationship as natural, respectful, and built on mutual admiration rather than their unusual past connection.

Love Beyond the Headlines

When news of their engagement surfaced, it quickly went viral — partly because of how unexpected it seemed, but mostly because of the warmth of their story. Many online commenters described it as a “real-life movie plot,” comparing it to a story of redemption, healing, and fate.

Roshin says that Tyler’s compassion during her darkest years helped her see that not all authority figures were there to judge or punish. Tyler, meanwhile, says Roshin’s strength and resilience have been a source of inspiration for him.

“I never imagined I’d end up marrying someone I once helped find,” Tyler shared. “But life has a funny way of bringing the right people together at the right time.”

A New Beginning

Now, as they prepare for their upcoming wedding, the couple is choosing to focus on their future rather than their unconventional past. They hope their story will remind others that healing is possible, that people can change, and that kindness can plant seeds that bloom years later in the most unexpected ways.

“I was lost once,” Roshin said softly. “But being found — and then finding love — showed me that every painful chapter can still have a beautiful ending.”