🚨 Missing Woman – Lia Smith, 21 – Last Seen in Middlebury, Vermont on October 17, 2025
The Middlebury Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating Lia Smith, a 21-year-old student at Middlebury College who was reported missing on October 19, 2025. She was last seen two days earlier on Friday, October 17, 2025, at approximately 9:00 p.m. inside a campus building. Lia is a senior from California, double majoring in computer science and statistics, and is a former member of the school’s women’s swimming and diving team.
Her disappearance has caused deep concern within the Middlebury community. According to the college’s administration, officials have been in contact with Lia’s family and friends to gather information about her recent activities and provide support during the search.
Police say the investigation remains active and ongoing. So far, search efforts have included the use of an Unmanned Aircraft System (drone) to cover large areas around campus and nearby regions. Investigators are working to identify additional locations that may require further examination as the search expands.
Authorities report that Lia’s father filed a missing person report after not hearing from his daughter by phone, which was unusual for her. The case, listed under number 25MB004323, continues to be a high priority for Middlebury Police and collaborating agencies.
📌 Description
- Age: 21 years old
- Height: 5’11”
- Weight: Approximately 160 lbs
- Hair: Brown
- Eyes: Blue
- Last Seen: Around 9 p.m. on October 17, 2025, on Middlebury College campus
- From: California, currently attending Middlebury College, Vermont
📞 How to Help
If you have seen Lia Smith or have any information about her whereabouts, please contact the Middlebury Police Department at 802-388-3191 or submit an online tip through their website at www.middleburypolice.org.
Middlebury College officials have expressed their ongoing support for Lia’s family and friends, emphasizing the importance of community awareness: “We will do everything we can to find Lia. She is a beloved member of our Middlebury family, and there is nothing more important than the safety and well-being of our students and community.”
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👉 What You Can Do
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