UPDATE 2/24 MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Va. (WFXR)– The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office says Johnny Ropp is not considered missing.
According to the sheriff’s office, Roop made contact with law enforcement in Missouri and fully answered questions.
The sheriff’s office no longer considers him missing and the investigation into his disappearance is being closed.
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UPDATE 3:48 P.M. MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Va. (WFXR) — The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office has released an update in the search for missing Virginia Tech student, Jonny Roop.
According to the sheriff, it is not currently believed that Roop is in any immediate danger or that any foul play occurred in the events leading to his disappearance.
Investigators say they are continuing to follow every lead to make contact with Roop, who was last seen by surveillance cameras at a local financial institution in the Christiansburg area around 3:30 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 16.
It is believed that Roop is alone and traveled into southwest Virginia or Tennessee.
Anyone who has seen Roop’s car or knows his whereabouts is encouraged to call the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office at 540-382-4343.
WFXR News will update this story as more information is released.
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MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Va. (WFXR) — The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a Virginia Tech student who went missing on Friday, Feb. 16 after he didn’t arrive at his parent’s house.
Lieutenant Light told WFXR News that 20-year-old Johnny Roop was traveling to his parent’s home in Abingdon, Virginia to take an online exam by 5 p.m., but never made it.
According to authorities, Roop was driving a black 2018 Toyota Camry with a Virginia license plate, “TXW6643,” as shown in the picture below. The car has a Virginia Tech flag sticker on the back window.
Anyone who has seen Roop’s car or knows where he is is encouraged to call the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office at 540-382-4343.
WFXR News will update this story as more information is released.
