Search in progress for missing Princeton student Lauren Blackburn

Princeton University’s Department of Public Safety is seeking help from the public to find missing undergraduate student Lauren Blackburn. Blackburn, 23, was last seen on April 19 near Firestone Library wearing blue jeans, a yellow t-shirt, a black zippered hooded sweatshirt, and blue shoes. He is 6 feet, 2 inches tall, weighs 170 pounds, and has brown eyes and black hair. A large water search for Blackburn at Lake Carnegie is set to resume on April 22, with crews using sonar units, drones, and K-9 units to assist in the search. The department has asked anyone with information on Blackburn’s whereabouts to contact them at (609) 258-1000. Vice President for Student Life W. Rochelle Calhoun has urged the community to keep Blackburn in their thoughts as efforts to locate him continue. The search began after Blackburn’s missing person’s phone was traced to the Lake Carnegie area. Law enforcement presence on campus may increase due to the situation, and locals are encouraged to report any information they may have about Blackburn’s disappearance. The ongoing search underscores the importance of swift action and community involvement in finding missing individuals.