UNH student, Alexis Garcia, 24, has been missing since Thursday, Nov. 21, 2024; Durham police have no new updates.
Durham Police initially issued a missing person report on Nov. 27 and requested public assistance. Garcia had a welfare check conducted by Durham Police on Tuesday, Nov. 26, around 8 a.m.
In a follow-up with Durham police, there was no new information they could provide regarding Garcia’s whereabouts. They have a person assigned as a liaison to the family who remains in constant communication with them. Unfortunately, there are no new leads.
Deputy Chief of Durham Police, David Holmstock commented, “The Durham Police Department has no reason, nor do we believe that foul play is involved in this case.”
To reiterate what is known about Garcia, he is 5 feet 9 inches with brown hair and brown eyes. It is believed that Garcia may have been wearing white sneakers, dark-colored pants, and a plaid-patterned button-up style shirt over a gray or light-colored hooded sweatshirt before he disappeared.
Garcia’s vehicle was found by authorities at the Scammell Bridge rest area off Route 4 in Durham on Nov. 26. It was suspected to have been there unoccupied since 8:30 p.m. on Nov. 23.
The police have requested that anyone who knows any information that could be related to the investigation or believes they have seen Garcia should contact the police department at [email protected]. Anonymous tips are also accepted through Seacoast Crime Stoppers at 603-431-1199 or via seacoastcrimestoppers.com.
