Gov. Kay Ivey announced via Twitter Wednesday, Oct. 30 that she is offering a $5,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of the perpetrator of a missing Auburn teen.
"We are following this case closely, and I am remaining engaged with law enforcement on the state and local levels," Ivey said. "I am issuing this reward to help encourage those with information to come forward. We continue to pray for Aniah and her family as law enforcement officials work to bring her home."
Officials released a video Monday capturing missing Auburn teen Aniah Haley Blanchard making a purchase at a convenience store located on South College Street, on Wednesday, Oct. 23.
The footage was captured just prior to her vehicle being observed traveling southbound on South College Street, according to officials.
The video comes after the SUV belonging to 19-year-old Aniah Blanchard was recovered at a Montgomery apartment complex Friday with some damage, police said. Police released pictures of the damaged vehicle Saturday afternoon.
Investigators said damage to the vehicle had occurred from the time it was last seen on Wednesday, Oct. 23, just before midnight in Auburn and its recovery in Montgomery on Friday, Oct. 25.
“Anyone having information regarding the whereabouts of the vehicle between the 23rd and the 25th or witnessed an accident or other collision involving this vehicle is urged to contact the Auburn Police Division,” said Captain Lorenza Dorsey.
Blanchard, 19, last communicated with a friend last Wednesday night just before midnight, police said.
Police describe Blanchard as a light-complexioned black female who is 5-feet 6-inches tall and 125 pounds. She has brown eyes and brown hair and was last seen wearing a black dress, tan duck boots and black stockings, police said.
Campus Safety tweeted last Thursday that Blanchard is a Southern Union State Community College student.
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Eduardo Medina, senior in journalism, is the editor-in-chief of The Auburn Plainsman.
