Police and family members are asking for the public’s help in finding an Ole Miss student from Jackson who went missing about a week ago.
Jimmie “Jay” Lee, 20, a recent graduate of Murrah High School, was last seen leaving Campus Walks Apartments around 5:58 a.m. on July 8. He was wearing a silver overcoat, gold nightcap and gray slippers, according to Oxford Police.
“On Monday, July 11, Lee’s vehicle was recovered by a local towing company that had removed the car from the Molly Barr Trails apartment complex on Friday afternoon,” Oxford Police said.
Lee is described as 5 feet, 7 inches tall, weighing 120 pounds, with black and blonde hair and brown eyes.
Oxford Police and the Ole Miss University Police Department are working together on the investigation.
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Efforts to find “Jay” Lee have expanded outside the Oxford community to Jackson and Hattiesburg.
Oxford police said “Jay” Lee may have been visiting someone on Molly Barr Trails at the time of his disappearance.
His father, Jimmie Lee Jr., is asking the public to contact Oxford Police with any information that may help locate his son.
“I would like to thank my family and friends in the Jackson community for your efforts in helping me find my son,” Jimmie Lee Jr. said. in a press release. “I would also like to thank the Oxford Police and their involvement as well. I would like everyone to know that my son is a hard worker. My son was working on a project to help provide baby formula for children in need.
“Whether you’re black or white, my son would find a way to help if he saw the need.”
“Jay” Lee is known for his vivacious personality, caring attitude, community service and involvement in the LGBT community, according to Facebook posts.
The student, a public policy major, reached out to Oxford Mayor Robyn Tannehill with a request to shadow or intern with her at City Hall, and Tannehill agreed, according to The Oxford Eagle.
“I’ve met him a few times when I’ve spoken on campus,” Tannehill said. “He’s one of the kindest people I’ve met on campus. He was excited about things happening in the city and building his resume. I hope it will be found.”
Meanwhile, social media has exploded with posts hoping Lee will be found, many under the hashtag #Jaylee.
“Praying for comfort and strength for Jaylee, friends and family, especially Jay’s sister, Tayla Carey,” said Keith Antonio Bankston, community organizer, leader and advocate for the black LGBT community in Jackson. “Lee was a beloved member and entertainer here in our LGBT Jackson community.”
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Carney asked the public in a recent Facebook post to continue to share details that could lead to finding her brother.
“PLEASE HELP US FIND MY BROTHER PLEASE SHARE,” Carney said.
“Departments are using all available resources to track down tips, potential witnesses, talk to friends, execute search warrants, canvass areas and gather evidence,” the Oxford Police Department said in a statement. the last.
Anyone with information is asked to call the Oxford Police Department at (662) 232-2400, University Police at (662) 915-7234 or Crime Stoppers at (662) 234-8477. Information and tips can also be shared via social media: Facebook: @OxfordMSPolice or @OleMissPolice or Twitter: @OxfordPolice or @OleMissPolice.
CrimeStoppers has offered $1,000 to anyone with information that leads to finding Lee.
