Emergency responders and volunteers from two states are involved in an ongoing large-scale search in Tioga County for an 18-year-old who disappeared Saturday morning, May 9, near the Susquehanna River.
What happened?
According to New York State Police, Dalton Malmstrom was last seen leaving his home in the 2100 block of East River Road in the town of Nichols, Tioga County, around 7:45 a.m. May 9.
Family members told investigators he was not acting like himself before he left, according to State Police. Troopers said that Malmstrom left his home Saturday morning after an argument with family.
Where was Dalton Malmstrom last seen?
Authorities said Dalton was last seen near his home along East River Road, close to the Susquehanna River in Tioga County. The area is roughly halfway between Binghamton and Elmira in New York’s Southern Tier, just north of the Pennsylvania state border.
Search crews remain active in the area as authorities continue efforts to locate him on Monday, according to State Police. This is the third straight day of the search.
What does Dalton Malmstrom look like?
Dalton is described as:
Who is helping with the search?
Authorities said emergency responders and volunteers from both New York and Pennsylvania are assisting with the ongoing search effort, which includes people, K9 units and drone. That search continued Monday.
How can the public help?
Anyone with information about Dalton Malmstrom’s whereabouts is asked to contact New York State Police at (607) 561-7400.
This article originally appeared on Rochester Democrat and Chronicle: Large-scale search for missing NY teen moves into third day. What we know now
Reporting by Victoria E. Freile, New York Connect Team / Rochester Democrat and Chronicle
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