A Mississippi State University student is still missing today, nearly two weeks after he disappeared during a trip to Jackson, police said.
Lester R. Jones Jr., of Tupelo, was last seen Jan. 12 at a gas station in Flowood, said Starkville Police Department Detective Landon Stamps. His image was captured on a security camera and his cell phone was found in the gas station bathroom, Stamps said.
No foul play is suspected at this point, Stamps said.
Jones, 26, was on his way to visit some friends in Jackson. He was driving a blue 2002 Ford Expedition with a Mississippi license plate reading KTW 714.
Jones was reported missing to Starkville police last Wednesday, Stamps said.
“We are looking for him and any information out there would be helpful,” Stamps said.
Anyone with information on Jones” whereabouts can contact the Starkville Police Department at 662-323-4131.
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