Parents Of Critical Missing UMD Student Plead For Public's Help

COLLEGE PARK, MD — The family of critical missing University of Maryland student Dilan Asher have spoken out, asking people to help look for him.

"Dilan, we love you so much and we hope you are safe. We want you home," his mom, Binita Ashar, said in a video pleading for the public's help in finding their son. "We are waiting for you."

According to university police, Asher does not have his cell phone, wallet or any identification with him.

Asher, 22, was last seen around 2:30 a.m. on Oct. 2 on a security camera at Terrapin Trail Garage near the Xfinity Center in College Park. Authorities searched that site first, then around noon Oct. 3, launched a drone to carry out an aerial search in the wooded area near the garage. Later that night, a K-9 track was carried out in that wooded area.

On Oct. 4, around 50 responders and nine K9s searched approximately 110 acres surrounding the garage in the morning. Later that day, the drone was launched again to search the university golf course. Officers have checked parking garages, wood lines, Lake Artemsia and nearby parks.

Authorities will continue to scour the areas, the university police department stated.

"Dilan is a kind, thoughtful young man who cares deeply about people. He loves sports and he loves to cook," his mom said in the video shared by the police department.

"If you live or work near College Park, please check your doorbell, car and business cameras from early Friday morning and onward. Business owners, please post the missing person flyer on your storefront," Asher's mom pleaded.

Asher was last seen wearing a black University of Maryland sweatshirt with gray sweatpants and white shoes. He stands 6'2 with dark hair.

Anyone who sees Asher or has footage of him is asked to call 911 or university police at 301-405-3555 or by email at https://umpd.umd.edu/contact-us/submit-tip.

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