Information and Photo from a FindMorgan.com Press Release: Roanoke, Va. (November 4, 2009) – Dr. Daniel Harrington and wife Gil, parents of missing Virginia Tech student, Morgan Dana Harrington, announced today the organization of a volunteer community search party to help find their daughter.
The 20-year-old woman disappeared October 17 while attending a Metallica concert at the John Paul Jones Arena in Charlottesville, Va. Morgan has long blonde hair, blue eyes, and weighs approximately 120 pounds at 5 foot, 6 inches in height.
The search will begin at 9 a.m. on Friday, November 6, 2009 at the Cavalier Inn in Charlottesville and will reconvene at that hour on Saturday, November 7, and Sunday, November 8. Volunteers must be at least 18 years old, must provide photo identification, and are encouraged to dress in comfortable clothing.
Volunteers are encouraged, but not required, to attend a community meeting at 7 p.m. on Thursday, November 5, 2009 at the Cavalier Inn’s Jefferson Room. Information about the search process and procedure will be provided to volunteers at this time.
“We are truly moved by the ongoing support we have received from friends, community members, the media, Virginia Tech, and many others,” Dr. Harrington said. “This search effort is yet another example of the outpouring of kindness toward Morgan and our entire family that continues to give us all hope.”
“Law enforcement is doing everything in its power to investigate Morgan’s disappearance. We will stop at nothing until she is found, and we are eternally grateful for any additional support communities can offer to help bring our daughter home,” he added.
The town meeting and search are being coordinated and facilitated by police authorities and the Laura Recovery Center, a non-profit organization that provides search services. The search helps augment the work of the Virginia State Police, The University of Virginia Police, The Charlottesville Police, and the Albemarle County Police.
Anyone with information about Morgan’s whereabouts should contact the Virginia State Police tip hotline at (434) 352-3467.
The Jefferson Area Crime Stoppers has established a $100,000 reward for information leading to the location and recovery of Morgan. The band Metallica also has added an additional $50,000 reward.
For more information, go to: FindMorgan.com
See Related CrimeZilla.com post: http://www.crimezilla.com/2009/10/report-family-of-missing-virginia-tech-student-morgan-harrington-offers-100000-reward-for-her-safe-return/
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