UPDATE:
The Golden Alert for Robert Newfield-Ekelberry has been canceled. He has been located and is safe.
ORIGINAL:
The Lexington Police Department is requesting the public's help in locating a missing 16-year-old.
Robert Newfield-Ekelberry was last seen on June 11 just after 4:00 p.m., in the 1600 block of Alexandra Drive.
Newfield-Ekelberry has a history of mental illness and may be suicidal. He is believed to be traveling on foot.
He is 6 feet tall and approximately 260 pounds with brownish-black hair and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing a lime green shirt, gray athletic shorts, white socks and gray/black running shoes.
Anyone with knowledge of Robert’s whereabouts is asked to call 911.
