{
  "id": 7971568,
  "title": "Who is Caden Qiao? Police seeking public's help to find missing Georgia Tech student",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/17/who-is-caden-qiao-police-seeking-publics-help-to-find-missing-georgia",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-17T06:52:30.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Hindustan Times - World News",
    "slug": "hindustan-times-world-news",
    "url": "https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/us-news/who-is-caden-qiao-police-seeking-publics-help-to-find-missing-georgia-tech-student-101789627552611.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Police in Georgia are seeking the public's assistance to locate a missing first-year student named Caden Qiao. The Georgia Tech student was last seen on September 13, 2023, around 6:04 pm heading east on 17th Street from Northside Drive. His family reported him missing the next day, September 14, 2023. Caden was last seen wearing a mint green T-shirt, long grey pants, and black shoes. He reportedly left his residence hall without personal belongings such as his phone and laptop. Authorities are working to search campus grounds, surrounding neighborhoods, and local hospitals. The Georgia Tech Police Department is collaborating with the Atlanta Police Department in the search. Police have not disclosed details about Caden's height, weight, hair color, or age. Chief Robert Connolly of Georgia Tech Police urged the public to share any information, no matter how small, that could help investigators determine his whereabouts. Georgia Tech officials have requested that the public review any surveillance, dash camera, or doorbell footage from September 13 in the area of Northside Drive and Deering Road. Anyone with relevant information is asked to contact law enforcement or the Georgia Tech Police Department at 404-894-2500 or by dialing 911.",
  "summary": "Georgia Tech Police and Atlanta Police are asking for the public's help in finding Caden Qiao, a first-year student who has disappeared.",
  "key_points": [
    "Georgia Tech student Caden Qiao missing since September 13, 2023",
    "Last seen near Northside Drive and 17th Street, wearing green shirt and grey pants",
    "Police urge public to share any information, no matter how small"
  ],
  "editors_take": "The police seeking public help to find Caden Qiao marks a significant escalation in the search for the missing student, indicating authorities are casting a wide net for information about his disappearance.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}