MILWAUKEE, Wis. (AP) - Police at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee said Monday they are still searching for a freshman who has been missing since early Friday.
Sean Baek was last seen departing the Cambridge Commons residence hall. Police said they are searching the neighborhood and along the nearby Milwaukee River.
Despite rumors that are circulating on social media, police said they have no information that indicates Baek was the victim of foul play. Police said Baek and another student were using LSD and the other student had a bad reaction shortly before Baek ran from the residence hall. At about the time Baek was seen leaving the building, a witness saw someone run toward the riverbank.
Baek had also sent a text to a family member saying, “I love you guys, I am so sorry.”
Police said they didn’t previously share information about the reported drug use because they didn’t want Baek or anyone else to be afraid to come forward. But due to circulating rumors, police decided to share the information so the public is not misled.
Police said they are hoping to find Baek alive and well. He has Type 1 diabetes and is dependent on insulin.
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