NORTH PORT, Fla. -The U.S. District Court of Wyoming issued a federal arrest warrant for Brian Laundrie Thursday afternoon.
The warrant was issued in connection to Laundrie’s activities following the death of Gabrielle “Gabby” Petito, according to a release from the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
The release cites “Use of Unauthorized Access Devices” for using a Capitol One debit card around August 30.
Brian Laundrie’s attorney released a statement about the arrest warrant:
“It is my understanding that the arrest warrant for Brian Laundrie is related to activities occurring after the death of Gabby Petito and not related to her actual demise. The FBI is focusing on locating Brian and when it occurs the specifics of the charges covered under the indictment will be addressed in the proper forum.”
Steven Bertolino
The warrant comes as search crews are continuing to scour the 25,000-acre Carlton Reserve looking for Laundrie, the fiance of Gabrielle “Gabby” Petito.
Last Tuesday, Sept. 14, Laundrie packed a backpack and told his family that he was heading out for a hike at the Myakkahatchee Creek Environmental Park. He drove a silver Ford Mustang to the preserve and hasn’t been seen since.
That same day, one of Brian’s family members picked up the car from the park and drove it back to their home on Wassabo Avenue, officers said.
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Search crews describe the Carlton Reserve as vast and unforgiving.
Water levels are waist-deep in many areas and search teams are often wading through gator and snake-infested swamps and flooded trails.
Any tips on the whereabouts of Brian Laundrie or information on the case can be submitted online at tips.fbi.gov or 1-800-CALL-FBI
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