Missing USF doctoral students sought by law enforcement

Courtesy: USFPD

University of South Florida police and the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office are asking for help locating two missing USF students.

What we know:

Law enforcement is searching for 27-year-old Zamil Limon and 27-year-old Nahida S. Bristy.

Limon, a USF doctoral student pursuing a degree in geography, environmental science and policy, was last seen around 9 a.m. at his home on Avalon Heights Blvd. on April 16.

Bristy, a USF doctoral student studying chemical engineering, was last seen around 10 a.m. on April 16 at the NES Building, 121 USF Sweetgum Lane, on the USF Tampa campus.

Police said a family friend contacted USFPD shortly before 5 p.m. on April 17 after they were unable to contact Limon or Bristy.

What we don't know:

The circumstances surrounding their disappearance are unknown.

It is also unclear if they are related or would have left together.

What you can do:

Anyone with information on Limon or Bristy’s whereabouts is asked to contact USFPD at (813) 974-2628.

The Source: This article was written with information provided by the University of South Florida Police Department in a press release.

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