Golden Alert issued for missing Laurel County man

LAUREL COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Deputies in Laurel County are asking for the public’s help locating a missing man after issuing a “Golden Alert D.”

According to the Laurel County Sheriff’s Office, 23-year-old Justin A. Robinson was last seen off Bill Karr Road in the Lily community, about seven miles south of London, around 9 p.m. on Feb. 12.

Investigators say Robinson is about 5 feet 1 inch tall and weighs roughly 105 pounds, with brown eyes and brown hair that extends just above ear length. Officials say he was last seen wearing a red hoodie with a white logo, blue jeans, and brown square-toe cowboy boots.

Deputies also noted that Robinson requires medication for mental disabilities, increasing concern for his safety.

Anyone who may have information about Robinson’s whereabouts is urged to contact the Laurel County Sheriff’s Office at (606) 864-6600 or the 911 dispatch center at (606) 878-7000. Tips can also be sent through the sheriff’s office Facebook page or by email at g.acciardo@laurelcountysheriff.gov.