Aniah Haley Blanchard, missing Auburn teen, was harmed and is considered to be the victim of foul play, the Auburn Police Division announced Thursday.
The Alabama Department of Forensic Sciences examined evidence from within Blanchard’s vehicle, found in Montgomery, to make the determination. The Auburn Police Division, Montgomery Police Department and nine other law enforcement agencies are working on the case and operating as a task force.
APD says the investigation is ongoing and anyone with information regarding the location of Blanchard, 19, is asked to contact the Auburn Police Division Detective Section at 334-501-3140, the anonymous tip line at 334-246-1391 or the 24 hour non-emergency number at 334-501-3100.
Monday, Gov. Kay Ivey announced a $5,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of the perpetrator.
APD also received information regarding a $25,000 reward being offered by UFC President Dana White as well as a $5,000 reward from an anonymous source.
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Evan Mealins, senior in philosophy and economics, is the editor-in-chief of The Auburn Plainsman.
