Fears for missing Kentucky University student, 22, who was last seen almost one week ago

Published: 05:50, 4 May 2026 | Updated: 05:52, 4 May 2026 Fears have heightened as police continue to search for a missing Northern Kentucky University student. Murry 'Alexis' Foust, 22, was last seen on April 27 in the Latonia neighborhood of Covington, according to the Covington Police Department. 'Concerns for their safety have arisen and your input could be crucial,' the department wrote in a social media post. Officials confirmed to WCPO that 'at this time, there is no indication of foul play,' in connection with the 22-year-old’s disappearance.  Photos of Foust were released by the department, showing the most recent surveillance footage of the student on April 27 at 6pm.  One image showed the 22-year-old walking away from the camera, wearing a dark-colored jacket, wide-leg patterned pants, black sneakers, and a mustard yellow backpack. The other surveillance photos showed close ups of the student's face as they walked in the Latonia area. Foust’s family has spoken out since their disappearance, with the student’s father telling WCPO that there have been unconfirmed reported sightings of the 22-year-old. However, the father added that no one has heard from Foust as the search continues. Northern Kentucky University student Murry 'Alexis' Foust, 22, was last seen on April 27 in the Latonia neighborhood of Covington Photos of Foust were released by the department showing the most recent surveillance footage of the student The 22-year-old is seen  wearing a dark-colored jacket, wide-leg patterned pants, black sneakers, and a mustard yellow backpack in the surveillance images Foust, a fine arts major in the university’s College of Arts and Sciences, is just days away from graduation, WCPO reported. The student’s friends told the outlet that Foust had planned to go to class the day they went missing - but never showed up.  'We don't know what happened. They could be in danger,' fellow schoolmate Eve Miller told WCPO.  The friends added that Foust’s phone was found at their home, and their backpack was later discovered on campus, per the outlet.  Despite growing concerns, Miller remains hopeful in the search for Foust. Fliers have been posted around campus urging anyone with information to contact Covington police.  'The people I'm connected with who are involved in the search are like hopeful,' Miller told the outlet.  'They think that they can be found, something can be found that can lead to an answer and a safe resolution.' In a statement, Northern Kentucky University confirmed Foust’s disappearance and shared its support with the 22-year-old’s family.  Foust had planned to go to class the day they went missing - but never showed up, according to friends The friends added that Foust’s phone was found at their home, and their backpack was later discovered on campus Fliers have been posted around campus urging anyone with information to contact Covington police Police search the area Foust was last seen in Northern Kentucky University in Highland Heights, Kentucky 'Northern Kentucky University is aware that one of our students, Murry (Alexis) Foust, has been reported missing. 'We are deeply concerned and our thoughts are with their family, friends and all those impacted,' a university spokesperson said in a statement. The spokesperson added that they are 'fully cooperating' with the police to find the missing student.  Multiple resources, including drones, water rescue units, and search teams, are being used in the search for Foust. No comments have so far been submitted. Why not be the first to send us your thoughts, or debate this issue live on our message boards. By posting your comment you agree to our house rules. Do you want to automatically post your MailOnline comments to your Facebook Timeline? Your comment will be posted to MailOnline as usual. Do you want to automatically post your MailOnline comments to your Facebook Timeline? Your comment will be posted to MailOnline as usual We will automatically post your comment and a link to the news story to your Facebook timeline at the same time it is posted on MailOnline. To do this we will link your MailOnline account with your Facebook account. We’ll ask you to confirm this for your first post to Facebook. You can choose on each post whether you would like it to be posted to Facebook. Your details from Facebook will be used to provide you with tailored content, marketing and ads in line with our Privacy Policy.