Police searching for missing University of Maryland student
Police searching for missing UMD student
The University of Maryland (UMD) said Saturday that one of its students is missing.
Police described 22-year-old Dilan Shaan Ashar as being 6’2 and approximately 185 pounds.
Ashar was last seen at about 2 a.m. Friday leaving his residence, UMD police said. He was wearing a black UMD hooded sweatshirt, gray sweatpants and white shoes. Ashar was then seen on camera footage about half hour later at Terrapin Trail Garage on UMD’s campus.
UMD police said throughout the search so far, Ashar has been seen on campus on camera.
Police also said they along with Prince George’s County police met with Ashar’s parents, who are concerned for him.
The case has been labeled critical.
The UMD Police Department, which is leading the search, said anyone with information about Ashar’s whereabouts should call 301-405-3555 or submit anonymous tips through its website.
