Golden Alert Issued for Missing Lexington Man

Lexington, KY – A Golden Alert has been called for Kenneth “Kenny” Higgins, a 32-year-old from Lexington who has been missing since Saturday, March 23, around 9 a.m. Kenneth was last seen near the 1000 block of Firethorn Place.

Description of the Missing Man

Kenneth is described as being six feet and one inch tall, and weighing approximately 320 pounds. He has brown eyes and hair that is a mixture of brown and grey. The last outfit he was seen in consisted of black pants, a dark oversized t-shirt, a dark-hooded sweatshirt, and slip-on shoes.

Special Needs

Kenneth reportedly suffers from autism and schizophrenia and requires medication. Given his medical condition, the local authorities have issued a Golden Alert to facilitate his rapid and safe return to his family.

Request for Public Assistance

Residents of Lexington and the surrounding areas are being asked to keep an eye out for Kenneth. Anyone with information regarding his whereabouts, or who thinks they might have seen him since his disappearance, is asked to directly call 911 and relay their information to the police.

Recent Incidents in the Area

The Golden alert for Kenneth comes after a number of disturbing incidents in the area, including a deadly Scott County crash where the victim was identified, and a shocking incident where a 21-year-old was killed and his brother injured in a rare mountain lion attack. Further, a local 59-year-old woman was reportedly stabbed inside her garage by two small boys. A semi-truck fire also shut down I-64 east early Sunday morning.

Stay Informed and Stay Safe

Local residents are encouraged to stay informed about these and other happenings by tuning into local news and subscribing to news alerts. These news alerts can assist residents to keep up to date with incidents such as Golden alerts, thereby helping to hasten the safe return of missing persons.

Additional Information

In addition to the aforementioned news alert, Baptist Health Lexington recently hosted a colon cancer awareness fair. It is also reported that a man was critically injured in a Wayne County shooting. The local community is working relentlessly to ensure the well-being of its residents, helping them to stay safe and informed.