LONDON, KY - Laurel County Sheriff John Root is reporting that Golden Alert D Missing Person, Abbigail Lawless has been found safe.
The Laurel County Sheriff's Office issued the following release Saturday morning June 7, 2025: Sgt. Robert Reed reports: Juvenile has been located safe at 1:25 a.m. June 7th, 2025.
No other information was made available.
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Reported June 6th, 2025
Laurel County Sheriff's Office
Golden Alert D Missing Person
Abbigail Lawless, age 12
Reported missing, possibly runaway, last seen Friday, June 6th, 2025 at 11:15 P.M off Old Salem Road Road, 4 miles east of London.
Described as:
- White female
- Height: 5' 1"
- Weight: 114 pounds
- Black shoulder length hair
- Brown eyes
- Wearing: Blue Tony the Tiger shirt, blue flare leg pants
Requires medicine for depression.
Anyone knows the whereabouts of this juvenile, they are asked to contact the Laurel Sheriff's Office at 606-864-6600 or our 911 dispatch center at 606-878-7000, or personal message the Laurel County Sheriff's Office on Facebook or email to:
*Laurel Sheriff's Shift Sgt. Robert Reed is investigating. *Laurel County Emergency Management is assisting.
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AI Overview
A "Golden Alert D" is a specific type of alert used by law enforcement in Kentucky for missing persons cases, particularly those involving individuals with impairments or those who may be a danger to themselves. It's distinct from a standard "Missing and Endangered Persons" (MEP) alert.
Here's a more detailed explanation:
Golden Alert D in Kentucky:
In Kentucky, a "Golden Alert D" is used when a missing person is deemed to be at risk, often due to factors like developmental delay, autism, traumatic brain injury, or other impairments. It's triggered when the missing person's health or safety is considered to be in immediate danger.
