Golden Alert Issued for Missing 15-Year-Old in Laurel County, Sheriff’s Office Says

The Laurel County Sheriff’s Office has issued a Kentucky Golden Alert for a missing 15-year-old teen, according to a report published Monday by WKYT.

The teen, identified in the report as Mckenzi Lorence, is described as having a medical disability. The sheriff’s office said the alert was issued to help locate the missing juvenile and to ensure public safety while searches are underway.

The alert is for Laurel County, where investigators are seeking information that could help determine Lorence’s whereabouts. Golden Alerts are designed to prompt public attention and to assist law enforcement when a missing child may be vulnerable due to medical conditions or other risk factors, the report said.

WKYT reported that the sheriff’s office is asking residents to remain alert and to share any relevant information that could assist investigators. Officials said that tips from the community may help narrow search efforts and locate Lorence more quickly.

Because details such as when and where Lorence was last seen, her current clothing description, and the specific circumstances of her disappearance were not included in the available reporting, residents are being urged to rely on updates from the sheriff’s office and to contact investigators with any information that fits the case.

The sheriff’s office’s Golden Alert remains the central public notice as law enforcement follows leads and conducts its search for Lorence. Anyone with information is expected to provide it directly to the Laurel County Sheriff’s Office so it can be evaluated by investigators.