According to CBS News, Paige Aiello was last seen at 1 p.m. on April 9 by her father at their Hillsborough home. Aiello was reported missing after a passer-by called her parents to say she found Aiello’s belongings on the south walkway of the George Washington Bridge Tuesday evening. NYPD Harbor units scanned the waters of the Hudson River, but did not find anything.
The news spread quickly on social media and her picture and information about her disappearance was shared. Social media sites spread messages of hope and caring. A “Find Paige Aiello” Facebook page was created and as of today has over 6,000 followers. A photo collage of Aiello on Facebook’s “Missing” page for New York and New Jersey was shared by people nationwide. A Twitter account with the user name “FindPaigeAiello” has also been created, and was filled with wishes for her safe return.
This really shows the good that social media can do. It spreads information quickly and can reach a lot of people at once. Social media also helps people create a supportive community and gives a sense of hope. My thoughts and prayers go out to her family and friends and I hope that they find her soon.
Missing Student Paige Aiello
Anyone with information on Aiello’s disappearance is asked to call the Hillsborough Township Police Department at (908) 369-4323, the Somerset County Prosecutor’s Office at (908) 575-3300, Somerset County Crime Stoppers’ Tip Line at (888) 577-TIPS(8477) or online at http://www.888577tips.org or http://www.scpo.net and click on either “Crime Stoppers” or “TIPS HOTLINE”. All calls are confidential.
For the full story of Paige’s disappearance go to: http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-504083_162-57579302-504083/paige-aiello-missing-n.j-college-students-belongings-reportedly-found-near-george-washington-bridge/
Splash of Social Media 