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Search underway for missing Texas cop in ‘emotional distress’

Colleagues and family members notified the department when they couldn’t contact the officer

By Police1 Staff

AUSTIN, Texas — A statewide search is on for a missing police officer who was reported to be in emotional distress.

The Austin American-Statesman reported that colleagues and family members notified the Austin Police Department Tuesday when they couldn’t contact the officer.

Police discovered the officer’s vehicle near a lake in West Texas Wednesday morning, TWC News reported.

Local police agencies have joined the search. We will update you once more information becomes available.