Missing North Port Woman’s Fiancé Named Person of Interest In Her Disappearance
The North Port Police Department named the fiance of missing 22-year-old Gabby Petito as a person of interest in a statement issued Wednesday.
The woman’s family said Petito and Brian Laundrie set off on a cross-country trip in July, according to WFLA. The couple documented their travels in a web series called “Nomadik Static.”
The family told authorities they last heard from Petito the last week of August. She was last seen checking out of a hotel in Salt Lake City on Aug. 24.
The vehicle the couple was traveling in was recovered in North Port at Petito’s home on September 11th. A home shared with Laundrie and his parents, the North Port Police Department said in a Facebook post.
Laundrie has not made himself available to be interviewed by investigators or has provided any helpful details, police said. He returned to North Port on September 1st, ten days before her family reported her missing on September 11th.
“As a father, I can imagine the pain and suffering Gabby’s family is going through. We are pleading with anyone, including Brian, to share information with us on her whereabouts in the past few weeks. The lack of information from Brian is hindering this investigation. The answers will eventually come out. We will help find Gabby and we will help find anyone who may be involved in her disappearance,” said North Port Police Chief Todd Garrison.
The FBI has set up a national hotline to receive tips. 1-800-CALLFBI (225-5324).
