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NORTH PORT, Fla. — Florida cops investigating the mysterious disappearance of Long Island native Gabby Petito said Thursday they have no evidence that a crime was committed. “Right now, we are investigating a missing person case,” North Port Police Chief Todd Garrison said at a press conference. Asked if there was any criminality, Garrison answered, “Not at this time.” “At this time, it’s a missing person case,” he said.

NORTH PORT, Fla — The boyfriend of missing Long Island woman Gabby Petito has been identified as a person of interest in her mysterious disappearance, police said Wednesday. Brian Laundrie, who returned home to North Port, Fla., on his own after the couple went on a cross-country trip, has lawyered up and refused to cooperate with police. Petito, 22, has been missing since late last month.