Missing 21-year-old SMU student found safe

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DALLAS - Southern Methodist University police said they have located 21-year-old Brianna Arango, and she is safe.

What we know:

Arango was reported missing by her family on Thursday when she did not arrive for a planned early-afternoon meeting.

Police noted that Arango also failed to attend her 1 p.m. class, a disappearance officials are treating as a "matter of concern." 

She was reportedly last seen on the SMU campus near Harold Simmons Hall, located off Airline Road, at approximately 12:30 p.m.

When last seen, she was wearing a white shirt and blue sweatpants while carrying a beige tote bag.

What we don't know:

SMU police did not share any details about the case or where Arango was found. They only said she was safe.

What they're saying:

Police said they are grateful for the attention and assistance on the case.

Anyone who has been affected can find mental health resources through SMU’s Counseling Services. Faculty and staff may access confidential support through the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), the department said.

What you can do:

The investigation remains active, so police would still like to talk to anyone with information.

Anonymous tips can be submitted via the Silent Witness Program at 214-SMU-2TIP, online at smu.edu/2TIP, or through the SMU Aware safety app.