UPDATE: Student found dead. Police have recovered the body of the missing Cornell University student. With the help of the Ithaca Police Department and Ithaca Fire Department, the agencies recovered a body from Fall Creek by Ithaca Falls. Cornell University Police confirmed it to be 18-year-old Antonio Tsialas. His death is still under investigation, but authorities do not believe there was foul play.
NEW YORK STATE POLICE
Major Brian Shortall
Troop C Commander
NEW YORK STATE POLICE
Major Brian Shortall
Troop C Commander
PRESS RELEASE
The New York State Police is assisting Cornell University Police in locating a freshman student reported missing and need the public’s assistance.
18-year-old Antonio Tsialas has not been seen or heard from since Thursday evening after leaving an event at Phi Kappa Psi (120 Mary Ann Wood Drive) at approximately 9:30 p.m. He was reported missing after failing to meet a family member Friday afternoon.
Tsialas is a white male with a medium complexion, approximately 5’10”, with brown hair, brown eyes and weighing approximately 175 pounds. He has a scar over the right side of his upper lip. Tsialas was last seen wearing a black or dark blue sweatshirt, a white t-shirt and dark blue pants.
The New York State Police has been assisting with troopers and utilizing a drone.
Any one with information is asked to contact Cornell University Police at (607)255-1111.
