Missing Craven County teen could be in Southeastern NC

UPDATE: Jade Cole was located by the Leland Police Department.

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — A missing North Carolina teenager could be in the Wilmington or Leland areas.

The Craven County Sheriff’s Office is looking for Jade Evelyn Cole, 16.

Investigators say someone named “AJ” picked Cole up from school on Friday. She was last seen wearing leggings or sweat pants with a zip up hoodie.

If you have seen her or know where she is, you are asked to call Craven County Communications at (252) 633-2357, Craven County Sheriff’s Office at (252) 636-6620, or your local law enforcement agency.