An Arizona State University student who was reported missing earlier this week has been found safe, according to Tempe police.
The case involving Ansh Arora gained attention online after flyers and social media posts circulated seeking information about his whereabouts. Police confirmed on May 15 that Arora had reunited with his family.
The missing persons report came during the same week that another ASU student, Sandarsh Krishna, was found dead at Grand Canyon National Park after previously being reported missing.
Authorities have not indicated any connection between the two cases.
Update
Tempe police said Arora’s family informed detectives that they had reunited with him and that he was safe.
Officials did not release additional details regarding where Arora had been located or the circumstances surrounding his disappearance.
Police also did not specify whether the investigation into the case has officially concluded.
Timeline
According to Tempe police, Arora was reported missing on May 10.
Friends reportedly became concerned after he stopped responding to messages and failed to pick up his parents from the airport.
Police officers attempted to contact him but were unable to reach him during the initial stages of the investigation.
On May 14, authorities said the case had been assigned to a detective while efforts to locate Arora continued.
One day later, police confirmed he had been found safe.
| Key Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Arora reported missing | May 10 |
| Detective assigned | May 14 |
| Found safe | May 15 |
Investigation
Tempe police provided limited details while the search was underway.
Officials said questions involving the status of Arora’s car and cellphone remained part of an active investigation at the time.
Police also noted that Arora’s case did not meet the criteria required for entry into the National Crime Information Center database.
The NCIC system, overseen by the FBI, includes specific requirements for missing persons entries. Those conditions may involve situations where a person is considered endangered, involuntarily missing, disabled, a juvenile, or connected to a catastrophe.
Authorities did not indicate that any of those conditions applied in Arora’s case.
Description
Social media flyers circulated during the search described Arora as a 22-year-old South Asian man.
The information shared online stated he was approximately 5 feet 6 inches tall, weighed around 120 pounds, and had black hair and brown eyes.
The flyers also identified him as a final-year undergraduate student studying supply chain management at Arizona State University and living in Tempe.
During the investigation, police encouraged anyone with information regarding Arora’s whereabouts to contact the department.
Attention
Arora’s disappearance received increased public attention because it occurred shortly after another missing ASU student case involving Sandarsh Krishna.
Krishna, a 26-year-old graduate student studying computer science, had been missing for several days before his body was recovered at Grand Canyon National Park on May 9.
Officials said his body was found below the rim near Verkamp’s Visitor Center along the South Rim area of the park.
Authorities continue investigating the circumstances surrounding Krishna’s death.
Krishna Case
According to reports, Krishna was first reported missing on April 28.
Investigators later recovered his backpack, which reportedly contained clothing intended for a trip to Las Vegas. Surveillance footage showed an unidentified individual turning the backpack over to staff members at Bright Angel Lodge on the morning Krishna was reported missing.
As of the latest update, the National Park Service and the Coconino County Medical Examiner’s Office were continuing to investigate the case.
Officials have not publicly linked Krishna’s death to Arora’s disappearance.
Community
The two incidents have raised concerns among students and members of the ASU community, particularly because both cases involved students reported missing within a short period of time.
Universities and local law enforcement agencies often encourage students to maintain communication with friends and family and to report concerns quickly if someone unexpectedly disappears or cannot be reached.
In Arora’s case, the quick circulation of social media flyers helped spread awareness while police worked to locate him.
For now, authorities say Arora has safely reunited with his family, bringing a positive outcome to a case that had generated concern across the university community.
FAQs
Was Ansh Arora found safe?
Yes, Tempe police confirmed he was found safe.
When was Ansh Arora reported missing?
He was reported missing on May 10.
What does Ansh Arora study at ASU?
He studies supply chain management.
Is the FBI involved in the case?
Police said the case did not meet NCIC criteria.
Was the case linked to Sandarsh Krishna?
Authorities said the cases are not connected.
