MISSING CHICAGO STUDENT: Diwen Fan — a Chinese student at the University of Chicago — has been missing for more than a month. His family believes his life is in 'severe danger.'
Diwen Fan, 20, left his dorm room on May 5, 2022, and hasn't been heard from since, according to his family.
Fan was carrying a black backpack with the word "EDISON" on it. He was also wearing a pair of black frame glasses.The family released the following statement: "Diwen, not everything in the world goes smoothly as we wish, so there is no need to be frustrated by things that are simply not in our control. Your parents know that you had tried your best in school and they really appreciate all the hard work you putted in for yourself and for your family. However, life is more than just being enrolled in a fine institution or accomplishing good grade; perseverance, resilience, and determination are the qualities we cherish.
The University of Chicago Police Department is investigating Diwen Fan’s disappearance in coordination with other law enforcement agencies. If anyone has information about Diwen’s whereabouts or other aspects of this case, we urge them to contact UPCD at 773.702.8181 or
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