New Information On Missing Maryland Student Kaitlyn George, Spotted In Baltimore
Although University of Maryland student Kaitlyn George has still not been heard from since Thursday, when she did not show up for a camping trip with friends, she has been seen on a security camera in Baltimore, Maryland, about 35 miles away. George left her dorm at 4 p.m. on Thursday to pick up camping equipment on campus and never showed. George’s parents, who hail from Toms River, New Jersey, have been on campus since Friday for the search.
University of Maryland police and Kaitlyn George’s family have papered the campus and the town of College Park with flyers asking for help in locating George, the Inquisitr previously reported. Kaitlyn George is a junior in the department of engineering at the University of Maryland, is outdoor rescue certified, and is described as very responsible. George was supposed to go on the camping trip with her boyfriend.
In new twist, investigators say missing UMD student #KaitlynGeorge got into taxi in College Park & was taken to Fed Hill @cbsbaltimore pic.twitter.com/UxpyZGP8hW
— Rick Ritter (@RickRitterWJZ) November 14, 2016
The University of Maryland Police released a statement this morning and sent a copy to UM students and parents.
“On November 10, 2016, at approximately 6:36 p.m., we received a report of a missing UMD student, 21 year old Kaitlyn George. Kaitlyn was scheduled to meet a friend at the Eppley Recreation Center at approximately 5 p.m. to go on a hiking trip. When Kaitlyn did not show up, her friend came to the police station to report her missing.
Here is what our investigation has revealed thus far: On November 10, 2016, security footage showed Kaitlyn leaving Allegany Hall at approximately 4:42 p.m., with a camping style backpack and a pink bag. On November 10, 2016, at approximately 4:34 p.m., a white taxi cab entered campus via South Gate. On November 10, 2016, at approximately 4:44 p.m., Kaitlyn got into a white taxi cab in front of Annapolis Hall by herself and on her own accord. Investigators located and interviewed the taxi cab driver. Kaitlyn was dropped off in front of a Marina in the Federal Hill neighborhood of Baltimore City. UMPD investigators met with the Baltimore City Police Department investigators to review security footage from the Marina. Security footage indicated that just after being dropped off by the taxi cab, she appeared to get into another waiting vehicle (SUV) on her own accord and by herself. A witness reported seeing Kaitlyn on a Charm City Circulator bus on November 11, 2016, at approximately 8:40 a.m. Investigators interviewed this witness and verified this sighting. Investigators continue to follow up on investigative leads and tips. We have no reason to suspect foul play in this case. Our team of investigators will continue to work on this case until we have located Kaitlyn and have verified that she is okay. Anyone with information on Kaitlyn’s whereabouts is asked to call the University of Maryland Police Department at 301-405-3555.”
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Kaitlyn George was last seen on video on the University of Maryland campus, outside her dorm room at Allegany Hall with. George was supposed to stop at the Eppley Recreation Center to pick up additional camping/hiking equipment, but she did not show. Worried friends called campus police on Thursday.
Search continues for a fourth day to find missing University of Maryland student #kaitlyngeorge -contact @UMPD 301-405-9960 @cbsbaltimore pic.twitter.com/hgBkpOnr5M
— Tracey Leong (@TraceyLeong) November 13, 2016
The Asbury Park Paper says that foul play is still not suspected, but University of Maryland Police are still trying to locate Kaitlyn George. Kaitlyn is white and stands five feet three inches tall, weighs approximately 121 pounds, and has blonde hair and hazel eyes, police said. She was last seen wearing black leggings, a green jacket, and high, bright socks.
Sgt. Rosanne Hoaas of the University of Maryland Police says they will stay on the case until George is located.
“We have no reason to suspect foul play in this case. Our team of investigators will continue to work on this case until we have located Kaitlyn and we have verified that she is okay.”
Please contact the University of Maryland Police at 301-405-3555 with any information
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