MISSING: Special Victims Unit of UPD seeks help in search for missing 18-year-old
SALT LAKE CITY () — The Special Victims Unit of the is seeking the public's help in searching for a teenager who was last seen in the Millcreek area on April 6.
Andrea 'Andrew' Matthew, 18, is said to be about 5'10' tall, weigh about 125 pounds, and have black hair and brown eyes. Andrew was last seen heading eastbound from the 'St. Marks parking lot area' wearing a grey hoodie, black-and-white checkered pajama pants, socks, and Spongebob slippers.
According to the Unified Police Department, Andrew is considered to be missing and endangered.
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Anyone with information on Andrew's whereabouts has been asked to call the Unified Police Department at 801-840-4000 or SVU Specialist Adam Blakeslee at 385-468-9858 and reference case number 25-28550. Alternatively, the number 801-718-6034 can be called 24/7.
No further information was provided.
Here are some suggestions to keep in mind . Utah officials suggest taking notes on interactions with law enforcement to keep track of details such as officer names, dates and times of interactions, the case number, and what the officers say.
When working with local law enforcement to report a missing person, it is recommended one shares as much information as possible about the missing person, including but not limited to:
Full name or nicknames.
Recent photos.
Date of birth and age at the time they disappeared.
Gender/sex.
Detailed physical description (including unique scars or tattoos).
Date of disappearance.
Medical conditions.
Last known location.
Social media accounts.
For more information, the Department of Public Safety has a page on its website dedicated to , as well as pages to view missing persons from Utah.
Additional hotlines and resources originally compiled in a are available below:
: 800-799-7233
: 888-373-7888
: 833-872-5176
: 800-786-2929
: 800-273-8255
: 844-762-8483
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