Lexington Police searching for 16-year-old who left home Monday evening

LEXINGTON, S.C. (WOLO)– Lexington Police is searching for a 16-year-old who left his home on Monday evening, say police.

Officers say be on the lookout for Cooper Eugene Gainey who left his home on Autumn Stroll Court at 7 p.m. Monday evening, May 25, and has not returned.

Cooper is 5’6, 162 pounds, with blond hair and blue eyes.

He was last seen wearing a black top, grey pants, with a shark graphic book bag.

Police say the teen was carrying a black trash bag.

If located or if you have any information on the teen’s whereabouts reach out to Detective Januchowski at (803) 951-4642 or ajanuchowski@lexsc.gov.