Police Search for Missing Student Murry Alexis Foust

May 4, 2026, 15:31
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Introduction

Police are looking for Murry Alexis Foust. Murry is 22 years old. Murry is a student at Northern Kentucky University. The police last saw Murry on April 27 in Covington, Kentucky.

Main Body

Murry wore a dark jacket, wide trousers, black shoes, and a yellow backpack. Police use drones and boats to find Murry. Police found Murry's phone and car near the house. They found a backpack at the university. Police do not think a crime happened. Murry needs medicine for health problems. Murry is 5 feet 7 inches tall. Murry has brown eyes, black hair, and tattoos on the arm and leg.

Conclusion

The police are still looking for Murry. They want the public to help them.

Learning

🧩 THE 'DESCRIBING' TOOLKIT

To reach A2, you need to describe people and things simply. Look at how the text describes Murry:

1. The 'Has' vs 'Is' Rule

  • IS → for age, height, and general identity.
    • Murry is 22 years old.
    • Murry is 5 feet 7 inches tall.
  • HAS → for parts of the body or features.
    • Murry has brown eyes.
    • Murry has black hair.

2. Painting a Picture (Adjective + Noun) Don't just say 'jacket' or 'shoes'. Add a color or a style first:

  • Dark → jacket
  • Wide → trousers
  • Black → shoes
  • Yellow → backpack

3. Quick Word Swap Instead of saying "looking for," you can use "search for."

  • Police search for Murry →\rightarrow Police are looking for Murry.

Vocabulary Learning

police (n.)
A group of people who enforce the law.
Example:The police are looking for Murry.
student (n.)
A person who goes to school or university.
Example:Murry is a student at Northern Kentucky University.
searching (v.)
Looking for something.
Example:Police are searching for Murry.
missing (adj.)
Not found or lost.
Example:Police are looking for a missing student.
dark (adj.)
Not bright or light.
Example:Murry wore a dark jacket.
jacket (n.)
A piece of clothing worn on the upper body.
Example:Murry wore a dark jacket.
wide (adj.)
Having a large width.
Example:Murry wore wide trousers.
trousers (n.)
A garment that covers the legs.
Example:Murry wore wide trousers.
black (adj.)
The color of coal or night.
Example:Murry wore black shoes.
shoes (n.)
Footwear that covers the feet.
Example:Murry wore black shoes.
yellow (adj.)
The color of lemons.
Example:Murry wore a yellow backpack.
backpack (n.)
A bag carried on the back.
Example:Murry wore a yellow backpack.
drones (n.)
Unmanned aircraft that can fly.
Example:Police use drones to find Murry.
boats (n.)
Watercraft that float on water.
Example:Police use boats to find Murry.
phone (n.)
A device used for calling.
Example:Police found Murry's phone.
car (n.)
A vehicle that drives on roads.
Example:Police found Murry's car.
house (n.)
A building where people live.
Example:Police found Murry's phone and car near the house.
crime (n.)
An illegal act.
Example:Police do not think a crime happened.
medicine (n.)
A drug used to treat illness.
Example:Murry needs medicine for health problems.
health (n.)
The state of being well.
Example:Murry needs medicine for health problems.
problems (n.)
Issues or difficulties.
Example:Murry needs medicine for health problems.
tall (adj.)
Having a great height.
Example:Murry is 5 feet 7 inches tall.
brown (adj.)
The color of chocolate.
Example:Murry has brown eyes.
eyes (n.)
The organs that see.
Example:Murry has brown eyes.
hair (n.)
The strands that grow on the head.
Example:Murry has black hair.
tattoos (n.)
Permanent designs on the skin.
Example:Murry has tattoos on the arm and leg.
arm (n.)
The upper limb of a person.
Example:Murry has tattoos on the arm.
leg (n.)
The lower limb of a person.
Example:Murry has tattoos on the leg.
public (adj.)
Open to all people.
Example:The police want the public to help them.
help (v.)
To give assistance.
Example:The police want the public to help them.