Monday, October 13, 2014

Woolpert helps in search for missing University of Virginia student Hannah Graham


Woolpert Inc. has joined in efforts to search for a missing Virginia student.

The Beavercreek firm volunteered to assist in the search for University of Virginia student Hannah Graham, 18, who disappeared Sept. 13.

Last weekend, Woolpert flew a small aircraft over rural areas of Virginia to aid law enforcement in the search.

Last weekend, the surveying and geospatial analysis company flew a small aircraft over rural areas of Virginia to aid law enforcement in the search. Woolpert has several branch offices in Virginia.

“To assist the ongoing Search and Rescue (SAR) team attempting to locate Hannah Graham, Woolpert Inc. ... has donated the use of its high-tech planes and cameras used for mapping and surveying to capture the latest and most up-to-date, high definition imagery for the search,” the company said in a statement.

The Associated Press reports that BAE Systems donated employees to examine the aerial images this week.

Jesse Leroy Matthew Jr. has been charged with abduction with intent to defile in relation to the case, AP reports.

Woolpert has more than 600 total employees, including 235 in the Dayton region.


- Source:  http://www.bizjournals.com
 

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