In New York City, police and loved ones are asking for the public's help in finding Jiwon Lee, a dental student who has been missing for a week. She was last seen on the upper west side at 8:30 pm on April 1.
Police: Dental student reported missing since Wednesday
Lee, a student at Columbia University's College of Dental Medicine, was reported missing on Wednesday night. She is described as a 29-year-old female, 5-foot-2, 120-pounds, with black hair and black eyes. Here are some more details from the NYPD:
The New York City Police Department is seeking the public's assistance in locating the following person reported missing within the confines of the 24 Precinct. The details are as follows:Anyone with information in regards to Jiwon Lee's whereabouts is asked to call Crime stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477). The public can also submit their tips by logging onto the Crime Stoppers website or by texting their tips to 274637 (CRIMES) then enter TIP577. All calls are strictly confidential.
Missing: Lee, Jiwon 29 year old female 220 West 98 Street NY, NY
The missing was last seen at her residence on April 1, 2014 at approximately 2030 hours. She is described as being 5'2" tall, 120 lbs., with black hair and eyes.
A photo of the missing is attached and available at DCPI.
Anyone with information in regards to this missing person is asked to call Crime stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477). The public can also submit their tips by logging onto the Crime stoppers website atWWW.NYPDCRIMESTOPPERS.COM or by texting their tips to 274637 (CRIMES) then enter TIP577.
All calls are strictly confidential.
The missing was last seen at her residence on April 1, 2014 at approximately 2030 hours. She is described as being 5'2" tall, 120 lbs., with black hair and eyes.
A photo of the missing is attached and available at DCPI.
Jiwon's friends have set up a Facebook page with updates.
More here: Columbia Student Jiwon Lee Still Missing After Almost One Week
UPDATE: Jiwon Lee, who has been missing since April 1, apparently attempted suicide a few days before her disappearance. According to the New York Daily News, she also left suicide notes in her apartment: Cops: Missing dental student attempted suicide a week before her disappearance