Jacob Michael Fox, 24, of Beattyville, Kentucky, was last seen Saturday, July 1, 2023, after leaving his mother’s home. He was observed in front of the Marigold Apartments and has had no contact with family since. His family became especially worried when he did not attend his grandmother’s funeral shortly after his disappearance.

Jacob is described as a white male, about 5 feet 9 inches to 5 feet 11 inches tall, roughly 150 pounds, with blond shoulder-length hair and blue eyes. Distinctive tattoos include two black birds on his chest, a letter A inside a circle on his knee, a cross on his right thigh, a 3D fox on his right bicep, and a spider web on his left elbow. He has gauged ear piercings and often wore a white seashell necklace. When last seen he had an unknown colored t-shirt, black jeans, and black and white tennis shoes and may have been carrying a backpack.

The Beattyville Police Department is investigating but reports no active leads; the small department has searched rivers and ponds based on tips they received. The family has expressed frustration with the pace of the investigation and a reward is being offered for information that leads to his safe return. If anyone has information about Jacob’s movements on or after July 1, 2023, please come forward.