Authorities searching for missing Laurel County teen

LAUREL COUNTY, Ky. (WTVQ) – Laurel County authorities are searching for a missing 15-year-old believed to be a runaway.

According to the Sheriff’s Department, Malachi Couch was last seen at about 10:30 p.m. Monday, July 5 on Byrley Road about 10 miles south of London.

K-9 deputy Jake Miller is handling the case.

Anyone with information is asked to call 606-864-6600 or 606-878-7000.