Search on for runaway in Laurel County

LONDON, Ky. (WTVQ) – A teenager ran away Wednesday night in Laurel County, according to the sheriff’s office.

Deputies say 17-year old Derek Pritchard was last seen off Owen Road, six miles south of London, around 8:00 p.m.

He was wearing a black hoodie, black and white striped sweatpants, black shoes and had a backpack, according to deputies.

Anyone with information about his whereabouts is asked to contact the Laurel County Sheriff’s Office at 606-864-6600 or 606-878-7000.

Deputy Dylan Messer is investigating.