West Point Identifies Missing Cadet

UPDATE — Officials at the U.S. Military Academy identified the cadet who has been missing since Friday. The search continues Tuesday afternoon for Cadet Kade Kurita, 20, from Gardena, California.

"There has been no cell phone or financial activity in over 72 hours," said Col. Cecil Marson, garrison commander of West Point. "This leads us to believe that he is still in the vicinity of West Point."

Poor weather conditions hampered aviation search efforts Tuesday, officials said.

Technical problems prevent Patch from posting Cadet Kurita's photo. It can be viewed here.

WEST POINT, N.Y. – The search continues Tuesday morning for a Class of 2021 U.S. Military Academy cadet who has been unaccounted for since 5:30 p.m. Oct. 18, when he failed to report for a scheduled military skills competition.

A M4 rifle is also missing. The cadet is not believed to have any magazines or ammunition.

There is no indication the cadet poses a threat to the public, but he may be a danger to himself, West Point officials said.

The 23rd Military Police company of approximately 130 soldiers arrived today from Fort Drum, New York, to assist with ground search efforts. Soldiers and support agencies have ground searched over 2,000 acres in the West Point cantonment area.

Military helicopters from 2nd Aviation detachment, New York State Police drones and New York State Police helicopters are conducting an aerial sweep using cameras and Forward-Looking Infrared Radar.

New York State Police dive teams have been using sonar to help search in the Hudson River along with lakes and ponds on West Point.

CSX railroad police have provided three working dogs in support of a search along railroad tracks and property adjacent to West Point.

West Point is operating under normal conditions with an increased force protection status.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the West Point Military Police at 845-938-3333.