Albany

More than two weeks have passed with no word from missing College of Saint Rose student Connor Trapatsos.

The investigation is now focusing on information from the public, said Aran Mull, deputy chief of the University at Albany Police Department.

The 17-year-old, whose family lives in Fairport, Monroe County, was last seen at about 2:30 p.m. on Oct. 15, in the Selkirk area, Mull said.

"He had money, appears to be in good health and appears to be moving with some purpose, but we don't know what that is," Mull said.

The first-year student whose nickname is "Trapper" left Brubacher Hall alone carrying a dark-colored backpack.

He was last seen wearing a white T-shirt, a black hooded sweatshirt with the words "Pilot 21" on the back, blue shorts and blue Nike running shoes.

Information from Trapatsos' computer showed he had been looking up bus routes, police said.

He was seen getting change for and taking a bus out of Crossgates Commons on the morning of Oct. 15. He got off the bus in Glenmont before heading to the Selkirk area, Mull said.

Police are in contact with the family daily, Mull said.

Family and friends also have been using Twitter through #FindTrapper.

Police departments and hospitals have been notified, and roadside messages have been used to alert the public.

The college also handed out printed notices to businesses and residents.

Family and friends have described Trapatsos as an introvert who sometimes needs time to himself.

Anyone with information is asked to contact UAlbany police at 442-3131 or the school at 454-5187.

"As with any missing persons case, the case stays open until we have positive contact with the individual," Mull said.

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