Aniah Blanchard.Photo: Walt Harris/Instagram
The family of missing teen Aniah Haley Blanchard is speaking out as the search for her continues in Alabama.
Speaking withABC Newson Monday, Blanchard’s father Elijah Blanchard described his daughter as ambitious, organized and “fun to be around.”
“She always calls me at the end of the day to see how my day was,” he told the outlet. “She would never not contact somebody and let them know what she’s doing.”
On Monday, police released asurveillance videofrom last Wednesday night, Oct. 23, in which Blanchard can be seen making a purchase at a convenience store in downtown Auburn. According to police, her car was then observed traveling Southbound on South College Street.
Blanchard’s stepfather Harris has continued toposton Instagram asking for information about his stepdaughter.
After a show of support from his 29,000Instagramfollowers, Walt shared astatementon Monday, accompanied with the hashtag #FindAniah.
“I appreciate the outpouring of love and concern for my family in our time of need. … I also would appreciate those making false or insensitive accusations to please have a heart. Thank you,” he wrote, in part.
In an initialstatementfrom Auburn Police at the time she was reported missing, Aniah is described as a “light-complexioned black female, 5’–6”, 125 lbs., brown eyes and brown hair and was last seen wearing a black dress, tan duck boots with black stockings.”
Aniah Haley Blanchard’s vehicle.Auburn Police Division
Walt Harris.Mike Roach/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty
Thereportalso stated, at the time, that there is no evidence of foul play.
Police say the ongoing investigation is receiving assistance from the FBI, U.S. Marshal Service, the Department of Homeland Security and other local agencies.
Anyone with information regarding Blanchard’s whereabouts is being asked to call the Auburn Police Division Detective Section at (334)-501-3140, the anonymous tip line at (334)-246-1391 or the 24-hour nonemergency number at (334)-501-3100.
source: people.com
