Police are searching for an Auburn-area college student believed to have been missing since late Wednesday night.
Aniah Haley Blanchard, a 19-year-old from Homewood, was reported missing to Auburn police on Thursday morning. She last communicated with a friend just before midnight Wednesday.
An investigation into determining her whereabouts is underway. At this point, there is no evidence of foul play; however, the investigation will continue until her whereabouts are determined, police said.
Blanchard is described as a light-complexioned black female, 5-feet, 6-inches tall and weighing 125 pounds. She has brown eyes and brown hair and was last seen wearing a black dress and tan duck boots with black stockings.
Blanchard drives a black 2017 Honda CR-V, Alabama tag #49BS356. The whereabouts of the vehicle are also unknown. Family said she attends Southern Union.
Her stepfather is UFC Heavyweight fighter Walt Harris. He shared photos of his missing stepdaughter on his social media pages asking for the public’s help.
Anyone with information regarding Blanchard and/or her vehicle’s whereabouts is encouraged to call the Auburn Police Division Detective Section at 334-501-3140, the anonymous tip line at 334-246-1391 or the 24-hour non-emergency number at 334-501-3100.