A national search continues for a missing woman, and North Port police say her boyfriend is now a person of interest.
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Investigators on Wednesday said Gabrielle Petito was recently reported missing by her family.
The North Port Police Department is the leading investigating agency with help from the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
The vehicle Petito was last seen in has been fully processed for evidence, police said.
Brian Laundrie is a person of interest in the case, police confirmed Wednesday.
"As a father, I can imagine the pain and suffering Gabby's family is going through," said North Point Police Chief Todd Garrison. "We are pleading with anyone, including Brian, to share information with us on her whereabouts in the past few weeks. The lack of information from Brian is hindering this investigation. The answers will eventually come out. We will help find Gabby and we will help find anyone who may be involved in her disappearance."
They said there is no information that a crime has taken place at this time.
The FBI has set up a national hotline for tips: 1-800-CALL-FBI.