UPDATE: Missing Jackson Co. man found, golden alert cancelled

UPDATE: (4:19 p.m.) — A Jackson County golden alert has been cancelled.

Jackson County Emergency Management reports Matthew Rojem was found at 3 p.m. and taken to the KSP London Post.

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RICHMOND, Ky. (WTVQ) — A golden alert has been issued by the Jackson County Emergency Agency for a missing man.

According to Kentucky Emergency Management, 22-year-old Matthew K. Rojem is missing from the Annville community of Jackson County.

KEM says sometime late Thursday night Rojem went missing from his parent’s house on Buffalo Road.

Rojem suffers from Autism Spectrum disorder and is in need of his medication, according to KEM.

He is 6’0 tall, 189 lbs with brown hair and green eyes. He could possibly be wearing a gray hoodie and blue jeans.

KEM reports that he may also have an off-white color, Great Pyrenees/German Shepherd mix dog with him.

Troopers from Kentucky State Police Post 7 in Richmond, Jackson County Emergency Management, Pond Creek Fire/Rescue and McKee Fire/Rescue are all working the case.

Anyone with information about this case needs to contact KSP Post 7 in Richmond at (859) 623-2404.