Missing Ohio State Student Amina Alhaj-Omar,25 , was reported missing on Saturday after her sister raised concerns about her whereabouts.
The Columbus Division of Police has been actively searching for her and has urged the public to not approach her and call 911 if they spot her.
Alhaj-Omar’s case has garnered widespread attention and concern, with many wondering where she could be and what may have happened to her.
Background
Not much is known about Alhaj-Omar’s disappearance, but what is known is that her car was found abandoned on Interstate 270 between I-71 and U.S. 23 in south Columbus.
The police thinks that the vehicle was part of a crash.
They found minor damage to it.
This discovery led to a search for Alhaj-Omar in the surrounding areas, and surveillance footage from a BP gas station in the 4000 block of South High Street provided a glimpse into her movements around the time of her disappearance.
Surveillance footage
The surveillance footage from the gas station showed Alhaj-Omar entering the store around 3:55 a.m. on Saturday, carrying two knives.
She stayed in the store for over two hours before leaving around 6 a.m.
The footage did not reveal anything about her state of mind or intentions, leading investigators to continue searching for clues.
Possible mental health crisis
Following the discovery of the surveillance footage, Columbus Police Sgt. Joseph Albert suggested that Alhaj-Omar may be experiencing a mental health crisis.
This theory has led investigators to consider the possibility that she may have left on her own accord and may not be in danger.
However, given the nature of her disappearance and the knives she was carrying, police are urging the public to remain vigilant and call 911 if they spot her.
Search efforts
Police have been conducting search efforts in and around the South High Street area, focusing on the quarry where Alhaj-Omar was spotted by a worker on the day of her disappearance.
Search teams with horses, dogs, and ATVs have been combing the area in the hopes of finding any clues as to where she may have gone.
On Tuesday, police received a report of a possible sighting of Alhaj-Omar near the Walmart in the 3500 block of South High Street.
Officers immediately responded to the scene but were unable to locate her.
They are currently searching the area around Walmart and the quarry in hopes of finding her.
Community involvement
Alhaj-Omar’s case has received a lot of attention from the Ohio State community and beyond.
The university has expressed its concern for her well-being and has urged anyone with information to come forward.
Social media platforms such as Facebook and Twitter have also been abuzz with updates and discussions about the case, with many expressing their hope that she is found unharmed.
Moving forward
The case of the missing Ohio State student, Amina Alhaj-Omar, has left many with unanswered questions and concerns.
While the discovery of her abandoned car and the surveillance footage from the gas station have provided some insight into her movements.
Still no one has knowledge regarding her whereabouts.
Police are continuing their search efforts and are urging anyone with information to come forward.
In the meantime, the Ohio State community and beyond are holding out hope for Alhaj-Omar’s safe return.
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