Georgia Tech Student Caden Qiao Found Safe After Weekend Disappearance
A first-year Georgia Tech student, Caden Qiao, who had been missing since Sunday, was found safe on Thursday, according to the university.
Atlanta, GA, September 17, 2026 — A first-year student at the Georgia Institute of Technology, identified as Caden Qiao, has been located safe, the university confirmed on Thursday. Qiao had been reported missing since Sunday.
The university stated that Caden Qiao was found safe, but did not provide specific details regarding the circumstances of his disappearance or his whereabouts prior to being located. The timeline indicates that Qiao was last known to be missing on Sunday and was discovered safe on Thursday. No further information was immediately available concerning the duration or nature of his absence.
The Georgia Tech Police Department was involved in the search efforts, although details about their specific actions or findings were not disclosed by the university. The university’s announcement confirmed the student’s safety, bringing closure to the period he was considered missing.
Further details regarding the timeline of events leading up to and including his discovery were not immediately made available by official sources. The university has not provided additional statements beyond confirming the student’s safe return. The contractor’s name, specific permit status, inspection outcomes, code violations, fine amounts, or any other
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