The fiancé of a young American whose mysterious disappearance fascinates the United States, fiancé seen by the police as "person of interest for the investigation", has in turn disappeared for several days, according to his parents.

Gabrielle Petito, 22, had left New York in July with her partner Brian Laundrie, 23, the start of a van trip that was supposed to last four months and the stages of which were regularly shared by the couple on Instagram and YouTube, through photos and videos.

But on September 1, Brian Laundrie returned home alone with the van to their Florida home.

On September 11, Gabrielle Petito's family reported her disappearance, saying they had not heard from her since the end of August.

After following the lovers on social networks for weeks through the magnificent landscapes of the American West, Internet users began to mobilize to try to find the young girl, and the media took hold of the story.

"A case of multiple disappearances"

Police have announced that they are currently treating Brian's disappearance after Gabrielle's as "a case of multiple disappearances."

"When we have details we will make a statement," tweeted North Port Police Chief Todd Garrison.

The conversation at the Laundrie home is complete.

Once we have the details, a statement will be made.

We ask for calm!

Please let us work through this and information will be forthcoming. @ NorthPortPolice

- Chief Todd Garrison (@NPPDPoliceChief) September 18, 2021

On social media during their trip, the couple were seen smiling, kissing tenderly and walking hand in hand on the beach.

But a video made public by the police in Moab, a small town in Utah, has accentuated the confusion around the role played by her boyfriend.

Gabrielle Petito appears there in tears, in a car, the police having intervened for a marital dispute.

Brian mutic in front of the police

After Gabrielle's family - nicknamed Gabby - reported her missing, police questioned Brian and said he had given them "no information".

"Brian refuses to tell us where he last saw Gabby, or why he left her alone, bringing the van back."

These are crucial questions that require immediate answers, ”pleaded the family of the traveler in a statement.

The FBI has opened a hotline for anyone with information, social media is very active, and a pot created on GoFundMe to "raise funds to help find Gabby Petito" totaled more than $ 45,000 on Thursday.

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