Metallica have contributed $50,000 to assist the FBI in a search for a girl who went missing after their concert at the University of Virginia.
20-year old Morgan Harrington called spent the day with her mother working out what she going to wear to the show. Her mother recalls it was a normal day, where they got up, had breakfast, chatted, did make-up and talked about what she would wear to the Metallica concert.Morgan went to the show with friends but somehow between 8:30 and 9pm found herself outside the arena and was not allowed back in. She rang the friends to say she would make her own way home.
Her purse and phone were found in a parking lot the next day. Her parents Gil and Dan Harrington then reported her missing.
A message at the Metallica website reads, “We are deeply concerned about the disappearance of 20 year old Virginia Tech student Morgan Dana Harrington, who was last seen while attending our concert at the John Paul Jones Arena in Charlottesville, VA, on Saturday night.
“Morgan has blonde hair and blue eyes, is 5'6", 120 lbs., and was wearing a black "Pantera" T-shirt, black skirt, and black boots. She was not carrying I.D. or a cell phone. Morgan was separated from her friends shortly before 9pm at the venue. Police have been searching the area since Monday.
“We encourage anyone who has any information regarding Morgan's disappearance to please come forward. Additionally, if you or anyone you know shot video footage or took photos of the concert or audience, please check to see if there is anyone in your photos who might resemble Morgan. Please contact the Virginia State Police at (434) 352-3425 or the UVA Police at (434) 352-3467 or police@virginia.edu. if you have any information.
“Our thoughts are with Morgan and her family for her safe return”.
