SMU student who was reported missing found safe, SMU police say

The Southern Methodist University Police Department said Friday that a 21-year-old student who was reported missing on Thursday was found safe.

Brianna Arango was reported missing at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday. SMU PD said a family member reported her missing after she had not met them as planned earlier in the afternoon. She was also absent from a 1 p.m. class, police said.

"We know this situation was concerning for many in our community, and we are grateful for your attention and assistance," SMU PD said in a statement after announcing Arango was safe.

Before she was found, the department said it was treating the case "as a matter of concern."

Police said the investigation remains active and they are limited on what details they can release.

The department is asking with information on the case to call 214-768-3388. Anonymous tips can also be submitted at 214-SMU-2TIP, online at www.smu.edu/2TIP or through the SMU Aware Safety App.