Search continues for missing American University student

WASHINGTON — Friends and family of a 19-year-old American University student who hasn't been since in three days are asking for the public's help in finding him. According to social media posts made by the man's roommate, Kris Emmanuel Estrada was last seen Thursday near a well-known Northwest, D.C. grocery store. 

In an Instagram post Sunday, Estrada's roommate said he was last seen in person near Wagshal’s grocery store on New Mexico Avenue NW around 4:30 p.m. Thursday. His last reported location was in Rockville, Maryland on that same day one hour prior. 

"We do not know where is, who he is with, or where he would be," the post says. 

American University Vice President and Chief Communications Officer Matthew Bennett provided the following statement to WUSA9: 

“We are working to obtain more information about reports of a student potentially being missing. AUPD and Student Affairs activated our protocols according to the Missing Student Notification policy and are actively working to collect information and determine the facts of the matter." 

Estrada is described as a 5-foot-4-inch man weighing between 120 and 130 pounds. He has dark brown hair and brown eyes. He can be seen in the photos below.

According to friends, as of late Sunday evening, Estrada is yet to be found. If you have any information about Estrada's wherabouts call American University Police or DC Police.