UPDATE: Dec. 20 at 4 p.m
The investigation into missing 21-year-old Emma Smith, who was last seen in Georgetown on December 6, is set to move to an "inactive" status, Georgetown Police said on social media Friday.
According to police, Smith's roommates discovered a "goodbye letter" in her dorm room on Georgetown College's campus and notified police.
Smith was entered into NCIC as "missing-endangered" person.
However, "evidence collected throughout the investigation suggests that Emma meticulously planned her departure and left voluntarily," police said.
"There are no indications that Emma poses a danger to herself or others," police said.
Although the case will move to "inactive" status, Smith remains entered into NCIC as a missing person.
UPDATE: Dec. 13 at 3:10 p.m.
It has now been a week since 21-year-old Emma Smith was last seen, and Georgetown police say they have followed up on every lead brought to them, according to a statement the department released on Friday.
Police say that they have reason to believe that Smith “worked on a plan to leave” but could still be near Georgetown.
The department says they have reviewed video footage but hope that more will be brought to them to review and ask residents and business owners to check their cameras for any sign of Smith.
The statement adds that a $5,000 reward is being offered for information leading to Smith’s location.
Information be can provided anonymously by calling dispatch at 502-863-7820 or through the Tip411 app.
ORIGINAL:
The Georgetown Police Department reported that police are searching for a missing 21-year-old who was last seen on Dec. 6 in Georgetown.
Emma Smith was reportedly last seen in the area of Military Street on Dec. 6 and police added that she requires "medication that is critical for her health."
Police asked that anyone with information on Smith's location call the department at 502-863-7820.
