Search Continues for Missing Princeton Student Lauren Blackburn

The disappearance of Lauren Blackburn has prompted an extensive search effort involving Princeton University’s Department of Public Safety and regional law enforcement agencies. The search has concentrated on Carnegie Lake after Blackburn's cellphone pinged in that area.

Blackburn, a former staff writer for the student-run newspaper, The Daily Princetonian, is described as 6 feet 2 inches tall, weighing 170 pounds, with brown eyes and black hair. He was last seen wearing blue jeans with torn knees, a yellow t-shirt, a black zippered hooded sweatshirt, and blue flat-bottom shoes.

The university community has been informed of the ongoing search through emails from Vice President for Campus Life W. Rochelle Calhoun, who has also highlighted the availability of counseling and psychological services for students.

The case has garnered significant attention, with multiple news outlets reporting on the search efforts and Blackburn’s background.

Lauren Blackburn was last seen around 6 p.m. ET on April 19.

He was last seen near Firestone Library on Princeton University’s campus.

The search is primarily focused on Carnegie Lake.

The Princeton University Department of Public Safety is leading the search with assistance from regional law enforcement.

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