Missing Georgia Tech student Caden Qiao found safe, police say
Georgia Tech student Caden Qiao has been found safe after disappearing Sunday evening, campus police announced Thursday morning.
"Thank you to every officer and community member who remained vigilant, shared information, and worked together to help bring our student home safely," the Georgia Tech Police Department said in a 9:30 a.m. update.
Police did not disclose where Qiao was found or provide additional details about his return.
Qiao, a first-year student, was last seen at about 6:04 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 13, heading east on 17th Street from Northside Drive. Earlier surveillance footage showed him leaving the Eighth Street East residence hall just after 5:00 p.m. without his personal belongings.
His family reported him missing around 10 p.m. Monday.
Georgia Tech and Atlanta police searched several areas across the city, including Piedmont Park, Buckhead, streets and underpasses. Investigators also reviewed surveillance footage and checked hospitals and detention facilities.
