In a recent turn of events, the Edison Police Department confirmed that Shaylan Shah, a 19-year-old Indian-American teen who was missing for a week, has been found safe
The community and the police had rallied together, employing all available resources, including canine units, in an effort to trace the young man.
Who is Shaylan Shah missing Indian student found safe in Edison, NJ in latest update
Shah was last observed in the Linda Lane and Westgate Drive neighborhood of Edison, New Jersey, on July 15 at approximately 5:50 am. As days passed without any updates, the sense of urgency heightened among the community and law enforcement officials.
Shaylan Shah (19) was last seen at Newark Penn Station on the morning of July 15th. Aerial and ground searches were conducted when he first went missing from the Westgate Drive neighborhood of Edison, NJ. Please share. #MissingPerson pic.twitter.com/QYMTghyxBR
— Rose (@901Lulu) July 20, 2023
Edison police, during their week-long search, involved canine units, with limited information being provided to the public. Aerial and ground operations were launched, and many local residents joined hands to assist in the search.
A father’s gratitude
Rich Shah, Shaylan’s father, previously reached out to the New Jersey Transit police to aid in the tracking efforts for his son. Following the announcement of Shaylan’s safe return, Rich conveyed his heartfelt gratitude to the police and the public, saying, “We have made contact with NJ Transit police who will be providing support to attempt tracking Shaylanโs whereabouts. We are grateful for their service and giving us continued hope to validate that he is safe.”
Clarification on missing persons
Being labeled a ‘missing person’ pertains to individuals whose present location and health condition are unknown to their family and the general public and have been reported as such to the authorities. Several reasons, ranging from benign to nefarious, can contribute to a person’s sudden and unexplained absence.
In 2022, several states reported a significant number of missing persons:
- California: 2,133
- Florida: 1,252
- Texas: 1,246
- Arizona: 915
- Washington: 643
- New York: 606
- Michigan: 556
- Oregon: 432
- Pennsylvania: 401
- Tennessee: 361
Public appeal during Shaylan Shah’s disappearance
The Edison Police Department had actively sought public assistance during the search, issuing a statement describing Shaylan’s physical features and the last known location. The Department’s commitment to finding Shaylan was palpable, with the search operations being intense and rigorous.
As of now, no additional details concerning Shaylan’s whereabouts during his disappearance have been shared. The U.S. Sun is in the process of reaching out to the Edison Police Department to gather more details.
In conclusion, the safe return of Shaylan Shah provides relief to his family, friends, and the entire Edison community. The combined efforts of the police and the community have once again demonstrated the power of unity during critical times
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