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COLUMBUS, Ohio -- An Ohio State University medical student vanished over the weekend. Now the man's family and friends are doing what they can to bring him home safely.
Brian Shaffer, 27, who is in his second year at OSU, was supposed to leave early Monday morning for spring break with his girlfriend. But when he didn't show up for the trip to Miami, his girlfriend got worried.
"I just want him to come home safe," said Alexis Waggoner, Shaffer's girlfriend. "I'm hoping that maybe he just was overwhelmed by things and maybe had to be by himself for a few days. I don't know. Maybe he didn't think about how worried we'd be and he'll just show back up at his door."
Shaffer was last seen at about 1:30 a.m. at the Ugly Tuna Saloona near campus wearing jeans and a striped shirt.
SLIDESHOW: Images From Case
Waggoner and Shaffer's family spent hours on Monday posting fliers around campus.
Police are also investigating the disappearance.
"Everything was set for these two to take this trip to Florida. That's what makes this unusual," said Sgt. Mike Woods, of Columbus police.
Shaffer lives near the bar, and his car was still parked at his apartment.
Shaffer's friends said this sort of behavior is uncharacteristic for him. They said his mother passed away a few weeks ago, and although he was upset, those who knew him best said he has a lot to live for.
"He means so much to me. I lost my wife. I don't want to lose my son too. Please help me find him," said Randy Shaffer, the man's father.
Anyone with information is asked to call police at (614) 645-4670.
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- An Ohio State University medical student vanished over the weekend. Now the man's family and friends are doing what they can to bring him home safely.
Brian Shaffer, 27, who is in his second year at OSU, was supposed to leave early Monday morning for spring break with his girlfriend. But when he didn't show up for the trip to Miami, his girlfriend got worried.
"I just want him to come home safe," said Alexis Waggoner, Shaffer's girlfriend. "I'm hoping that maybe he just was overwhelmed by things and maybe had to be by himself for a few days. I don't know. Maybe he didn't think about how worried we'd be and he'll just show back up at his door."
Shaffer was last seen at about 1:30 a.m. at the Ugly Tuna Saloona near campus wearing jeans and a striped shirt.
SLIDESHOW: Images From Case
Waggoner and Shaffer's family spent hours on Monday posting fliers around campus.
Police are also investigating the disappearance.
"Everything was set for these two to take this trip to Florida. That's what makes this unusual," said Sgt. Mike Woods, of Columbus police.
Shaffer lives near the bar, and his car was still parked at his apartment.
Shaffer's friends said this sort of behavior is uncharacteristic for him. They said his mother passed away a few weeks ago, and although he was upset, those who knew him best said he has a lot to live for.
"He means so much to me. I lost my wife. I don't want to lose my son too. Please help me find him," said Randy Shaffer, the man's father.
Anyone with information is asked to call police at (614) 645-4670.
