Sheriff Seeks Help Finding Missing Pontiac Teen
Oakland County deputies are asking the public for information on 16-year-old Curt Fletcher Cole, Jr., who was last seen in Detroit.
Updated on Nov. 6, 2026 in Secondary Education
The Oakland County Sheriff's Office is seeking the public's help in locating Curt Fletcher Cole, Jr., a 16-year-old from Pontiac who has been reported as a runaway. Anyone with information is asked to call 248-858-4950.
Why it matters
Cole's disappearance has prompted a request for tips from residents, particularly those in the Kentucky Street area of Detroit and anyone who has had recent contact with him. Public assistance may help investigators establish his whereabouts and confirm his safety.
Cole has brown eyes and brown hair styled in black dreadlocks, and was last reported wearing all-black clothing, black shoes, and carrying a black backpack. The date he was last seen has not been established in the available information.
The players
Oakland County Sheriff's Office
The Oakland County Sheriff's Office is the law enforcement agency leading the search for the missing teen and has asked the public for assistance.
Mumford High School
Mumford High School is a Detroit public high school that Cole attended before shifting to online instruction.
The details
Cole was enrolled at Mumford High School in Detroit as of September 23 before transitioning to online schooling on October 19. Investigators have asked anyone with recent contact with him, or residents of the Kentucky Street area in Detroit, to come forward.
Timeline
September 23: Cole is enrolled at Mumford High School in Detroit.
October 19: Cole transitions to online schooling.
Season Trajectory
Cole's case is a local missing-person appeal rather than a broader trend. The extraction contains no comparative data on runaway cases in the region.
Anyone who has seen Curt Fletcher Cole, Jr. or has information on his whereabouts should call the Oakland County Sheriff's Office at 248-858-4950. Residents in the Kentucky Street area of Detroit are specifically asked to share any relevant information.
The takeaway
Prompt reporting of a missing teen's last-known details, such as clothing and physical description, can help investigators and the public identify him quickly. Anyone with information should call 248-858-4950.
Further reading
For more on school enrollment and student transitions, see Secondary Education.
