Lexington inmate fails to return after medical appointment

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ)- A jail inmate in Lexington didn’t return from a court-ordered medical pass Wednesday afternoon, according to the Fayette County Detention Center.

Police are now looking for 36-year old Jinelle Renee Morton.

She was released for the appointment at 1:15 p.m. and was scheduled to return at 4:00 p.m., according to the jail.

Morton was in jail on a charge of criminal possession of a forged instrument 2nd degree, according to corrections officials.

She is an African American woman, 5’3”, 125 lbs., with black hair and brown eyes.

Anyone with information on her whereabouts is asked to contact the Lexington Police Department at 859-258-3600.

Anonymous tips, including photos and videos, can be submitted by texting LEXPD plus the tip to CRIMES (274637).

Information can also be sent anonymously through Bluegrass Crime Stoppers at (859) 253-2020 or www.bluegrasscrimestoppers.com.