Missing Student's Credit Card Use Gives Police Lead
POSTED: 4:53 pm MDT June 28,
2006
UPDATED: 5:33 pm MDT June 28,
2006
The search for a missing exchange student moved to Prospect Mountain in Estes Park Wednesday after authorities received a tip.The 20-year-old exchange student from Nepal was working in Estes Park for the summer before she was last seen 10 days ago. Pratistha Budhathoki was last seen before she left for work on June 18, but she did not arrive.Crews searched Prospect Mountain Wednesday at the top of the aerial tramway. The student's credit card was used to buy a ticket for the aerial tramway last Thursday.
A search dog detected the scent of the missing student, but crews were unable to find her.Officials said this was the most credible lead they have had in the last 10 days.
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Previous Stories:
- June 27, 2006: Police: Missing Woman's Phone Used Days After Disappearance
- June 23, 2006: Exchange Student From Nepal Missing In Estes Park
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