Metallica adds $50,000 to reward in search for student

Metallica has added $50,000 to the reward for information in the search for missing Virginia Tech student Morgan D. Harrington, her father said, raising the amount to about $150,000.

Troopers from the Virginia State Police passed out fliers Saturday in the area of John Paul Jones Arena, where Harrington, 20, attended a Metallica concert Oct. 17, the night she disappeared.

Nothing significant has come from the effort so far, according to a statement from Virginia State Police spokeswoman Corrine Geller.

Harrington’s photo was also shown on the big screen at the beginning of the University of Virginia’s football game Saturday and at halftime.

Harrington’s father, Dan Harrington, said he believes everything is set for authorities to announce the reward’s first $100,000, which was raised by his coworkers in Roanoke.

Harrington also urged the public to call in tips. He said he thinks someone abducted Morgan, and the community should be concerned.

“They’re most likely still in the area, would be my guess,” he said.