Police have received an 'amazing' number of tips regarding a white Hyundai Elantra they believe may be related to a Nov. 13 homicide near the University of Idaho campus.
Chief James Fry of the Moscow, Idaho Police Department thanked the public for tips sent in about the white car, but warned against online harassment and speculation about the case.
MOSCOW, Idaho – Idaho investigators have received an"amazing" number of tips related to a white vehicle spotted near the scene of a Nov. 13Police have not named any suspects in the murders of fourincluding Ethan Chapin, 20; Xana Kernodle, 20; Kaylee Goncalves, 21; and Madison Mogen, 21, in the early morning hours of Nov. 13 but they are actively searching for a 2011-2013 model Hyundai Elantra that they believe may have information about the crime.
"We've had an amazing amount of tips come in on the white car. We really appreciate everybody's help … and investigators are vetting those, and they're following those," MPD Chief James Fry said in a Friday video. The Moscow Police Department told Fox News Digital that the vehicle was spotted near the crime scene in the early morning hours of Nov. 13, and investigators believe the person or people who were in that car at the time may have information that could be important to their investigation. Police do not have a license plate number for the car, which is why they are asking for the public's help in tracking it down.
"Investigators would like to thank the community and public for recent information provided about the vehicle and the spike in tips," MPD said in a Friday press release."The FBI is prioritizing and vetting those tips for use in the investigation. The public is asked to continue to use the Tip Line to report any information about the vehicle."
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