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Search for missing AU student still ongoing, police say

Police said they are still searching for an Auburn student who was reported missing over two weeks ago after not showing up on the first day of classes.

Taiwanese graduate student Chih-Kai Lai, 21, was in the United States a few weeks prior to the first day of classes, police said.

Lai, who resides in the 300 block of East Magnolia Avenue, was last seen wearing black warm-up pants with white stripes, running shoes, a t-shirt and glasses, according to a photo taken from his apartment's surveillance camera, police said.  

After numerous interviews, examinations of electronic devices and assistance from federal officials, police said they have still not determined Lai's location.

The Auburn Police Division asks anyone who may have seen or been in communication with him since mid-day on Sunday, August 18, to call the Auburn Police Division at 334-501-3140, the anonymous tip line at 334-246-1391 or the 24-hour non-emergency number at 334-501-3100.


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