PONTIAC, Mich. – The Oakland County Sheriff’s Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating a 16-year-old Pontiac boy who has been reported as a runaway and may be staying with family members in Detroit.
Curl Fletcher Cole Jr. was reported missing Thursday, Nov. 5 after leaving his home in the 60th block of Stegman Lane in Pontiac.
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His current whereabouts remain unknown.
Deputies believe Cole may be in the area of Kentucky Street in Detroit, where he has family connections.
Investigators are asking residents in that area, as well as anyone who may have had recent contact with Cole to come forward with information that could help locate him.
According to investigators, Cole previously attended Mumford High School in Detroit where he was enrolled as of Sept. 23, 2026. On Oct. 19, he transitioned to online schooling.
He is described as weighing approximately 180 pounds, 5 feet 10 inches tall with brown eyes and brown hair styled in locs.
He was last seen wearing all-black clothing, with black shoes and carrying a black backpack.
Anyone who has been Cole or knows about his whereabouts is urged to contact the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office at 248-858-4950.
