Zachery Camhi, a graduate student in the Boston University College of Fine Arts, has been missing in New York City for eight days, university officials confirmed.
BU spokesperson Colin Riley said the New York Police Department is handling the investigation, and the university is hoping for a positive outcome.
We’re extremely concerned for Zachery Camhi who went missing last week in NYC. Please share this poster widely & contact NYPD with any info. pic.twitter.com/rIfsTazqM1
— Boston University (@BU_Tweets) September 26, 2016
In order to spread the word, friends started the “Find Zachery Camhi” Facebook page.
While several posts stated that Camhi has a history of mental illness, Riley was not able to comment on the student’s health. Riley did, however, learn that Camhi is a talented musician.