Lake at Princeton University searched for missing student

🚨 Lauren Blackburn was last seen Saturday at Firestone Library

🚨 Princeton U. Public Safety searched Lake Carnegie on Tuesday

🚨 Anyone who knows his whereabouts is asked to contact Princeton U. Public Safety

PRINCETON — A search began after midnight Tuesday for a missing student in a lake at Princeton University.

Princeton University Public Safety said 23-year-old Lauren Blackburn was last seen near Firestone Library on Saturday around 6 p.m. wearing blue jeans with torn knees, a yellow t-shirt with a black, zippered hooded sweatshirt, and blue, flat bottom shoes.

Blackburn is described as 6 feet, 2 inches and 170 pounds. He has brown eyes and black hair and  a member of the Class of 2026.

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Pinging phone

A search of Lake Carnegie started after Blackburn's phone began pinging,  according to 6 ABC Action News. Sonar units and drones from Hamilton were used in the search, according to their report. The may also be increased law enforcement activity on campus.

DPS  asked anyone with information about Blackburn's whereabouts to call 609-258-1000.

Lake Carnegie is a manmade, long body of water along the eastern border of the university built for the rowing team. Princeton, West Windsor, Plainsboro and South Brunswick border the lake.

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