The Morgantown Police Department will be taking over the missing persons case involving a Chilean woman visiting the Morgantown area and participating in a professional exchange program at West Virginia University.

The investigation into the disappearance of Carmen Gloria Sanchez Gutierrez, 36, from Coyhaique, Chile, has expanded into the Morgantown community, leading to the change in jurisdiction.

Anyone with information as to Gutierrezs whereabouts should contact Morgantown Police Sgt. Steve Ford at 304-284-7522.