Lafayette County sheriff’s office posts BOLO

The Lafayette County Sheriff’s Office recently posted “BOLO” on its official Facebook page, a brief alert that provides no additional details.

BOLO is an acronym for “be on the lookout,” a common law enforcement notice used to alert officers and the public about a person, vehicle or other matter sought in an investigation.

The sheriff’s office is the primary law enforcement agency for Lafayette County and routinely uses social media to share urgent notices, community information and public-safety alerts.

Posts of this nature typically aim to broaden awareness quickly. Officials often follow a BOLO with more specific information such as descriptions, locations or requests for public assistance when details become available.

Because the social media post contained only the single word “BOLO,” no further specifics are known at this time. We will provide more information as it becomes available.