Overview

• Lauren Blackburn, a 23-year-old Princeton University junior, was last seen near Firestone Library on April 19 around 6 p.m.
• A phone ping led investigators to focus search efforts on Lake Carnegie, a man-made reservoir a mile from the library.
• Specialized equipment, including sonar units, drones, and K-9 teams, is being used in ongoing search operations at the lake.
• Princeton’s Vice President for Student Life, W. Rochelle Calhoun, has urged the community to keep Blackburn in their thoughts and provided support resources for students.
• The Department of Public Safety continues to request public assistance and tips, emphasizing that updates will be shared as new information becomes available.