Update 9/21/11- The Oskaloosa teen reported missing on Tuesday has been found safe, but the 15-year old may find himself in some very hot water.

Oskaloosa Police say Cole Aaron Molyneux has charges pending against him in reference to the theft of vehicles in Oskaloosa, Iowa and Illinois.

Molyneux was reported missing by his father early Tuesday.  He was located on Wednesday by law enforcement after he telephoned a family member, telling them he was in the area.

Police located Molyneux near What Cheer in Keokuk County.

Law enforcement says the teen was physcially unharmed.

Police were concerned on Tuesday when the search began for Molyneux that he was suicidal.


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Oskaloosa police are searching for a missing teenager.

Cole Aaron Molyneux was reported missing on Tuesday morning by his father.

He went missing during the overnight hours on Tuesday.

He is described as 5'9" , 155 pounds, with blond, bushy hair and blue eyes. He was wearing a grey hooded sweatshirt, jeans and black tennis shoes when he was last seen.

Police believe Cole may be driving or be a passenger in a stolen 2003 Red Dodge Dakota, four-door pick-up, bearing a handicapped license plate #J3992.

Police have reason to believe that there may be a gun in the pick-up and that Cole may be suicidal.

Oskaloosa Police are asking for the public's help in locating Cole.

If you have information, please call (641) 672-2557.