Virginia
Missing Virginia Tech student investigation continues
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) – An Investigation in the disappearance of Virginia Teach student Johnny Roop continues as the case highlights just how many people go missing.
The AWARE Foundation is a local non-profit that aims to find missing persons.
In January 2024, 203 families reached out to the foundation with missing family members. So far, 89 of them have been found.
“We’ve been in similar, we’ve had similar cases to Mr. Roop’s case. And it ended well. And we’re hoping that the same thing happens in this particular situation,” said the president of the The Aware Foundation, Kenneth Jarels.
As for the disappearance of Roop, according to the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office, they believe he traveled to Southwest Virginia or Tennessee on his own and is not in any immediate danger. The Sheriff’s office does want to confirm he is okay as family and friends say he was acting strangely before his disappearance.
Those with information are asked to contact the Sheriff’s Office at 540-382-4343.
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