Augusta County, VA — Authorities are asking for the public’s help to locate a 24-year-old man who was reported missing late Friday night after last being seen at his Churchville residence.
According to the Augusta County Sheriff’s Office, Robert Edward Lee Cooley was last seen on Friday, January 10, at his home in Churchville. He was officially reported missing by a family member later that night when attempts to reach him were unsuccessful.
Deputies say Cooley’s current whereabouts are unknown.
Cooley is described as a 24-year-old white male, standing approximately 6 feet tall and weighing around 210 pounds. He has brown hair and hazel eyes, according to authorities.
Investigators believe Cooley may be traveling in a white 2022 Honda Insight, a four-door hybrid vehicle displaying Virginia license plates. No direction of travel has been confirmed, and officials say he could be anywhere within Augusta County or the greater Shenandoah Valley region.
The Sheriff’s Office has not released additional details about the circumstances surrounding his disappearance but emphasized that they are actively working to locate him and ensure his safety.
Anyone who may have seen Cooley, his vehicle, or has information that could assist investigators is urged to contact the Augusta County Sheriff’s Office immediately at 540-245-5333. Tips can be reported directly to dispatch, and callers do not need to know Cooley personally to provide helpful information.
Residents are encouraged to check doorbell cameras, dashcams, and security footage from Friday evening into Saturday morning, particularly in and around Churchville, Augusta County, and nearby roadways.
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