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Car of missing student Matthew Wilson found in California
Lily Chun
Updated: Monday, June 16, 2008 12:23 p.m. CDT
JUNE 14 -- Police found the car of missing
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Andrew Frankel, public information officer for the Berkeley Police Department, said BPD first got wind of the abandoned car when someone called in around mid-May.
"We feel that the car's been there for at least a month, maybe a little longer," Frankel said.
Taylor said a notice was posted on the car in May that it would be towed if not moved. When the car was impounded on Tuesday, it was identified as Wilson's car. Taylor said although there was a layer of dust on the car, Wilson's books, backpack and clothes -- things that were missing from his apartment -- were found in the car.
Taylor said the Berkeley Police Department is currently searching for Wilson in the Berkeley area and is looking for witnesses who might have seen him.
Frankel said the Berkeley Police Department sent out a press release on Saturday in hopes that it will generate some leads.
Frankel said he could not answer any questions regarding whether or not someone lived in the house that Wilson's car was parked in front of.
The car was found along 1200 Allston Way, which is about six miles west of the University of California at Berkeley. But as for any link between Wilson and the university, Frankel said it could only be speculation at this point.
The Rice Thresher will continue update this article as more information becomes known.
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lola
posted 6/27/08 @ 10:18 PM CST
Matt,
Your mom and sisters have a message board where they are leaving you messages:
http://findmatthewwilson.proboards83.com/index.cgi
tubes
posted 6/30/08 @ 11:22 PM CST
I think he may have saw something on the internet he shouldn't have and felt like he had to get away.
Bridget Melson
posted 7/11/08 @ 3:55 AM CST
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Bridget Melson, Media Relations, Trinity Search & Recovery
Telephone: 925.918.1090
E-Mail: bridget@melson.com
Website: www. (Continued…)
joseph
posted 7/25/08 @ 10:10 PM CST
Matthew, You don't know me but I understand what its like to feel like you want to give up and dissapear. If this is what happen to you please contact your mom and at least let her know you are safe. (Continued…)
Cathy Wilson
posted 8/02/08 @ 11:19 AM CST
Matthew, if you are reading this, please phone my cell. I only want to hear your voice and know that you are safe. I love you and miss you so much. You are not in any trouble with family, police or anyone. (Continued…)
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