Missing 15-year-old sought in Laurel County

LAUREL COUNTY, Ky. (WTVQ) Laurel County authorities are searching for a 15-year-old suspected runaway.

According to the Sheriff’s Department, Jerome Cole was last seen at about 1 p.m. on July 27, 2021 on KY 1223 about seven miles south of London. He’s not been seen since then.

The Sheriff’s Department said he was not reported missing until Friday.

Deputy Dustin Saylor is handling the case.

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