Spierer family hopes ring prompts new tips

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- The family of missing Indiana University student Lauren Spierer has posted online a photo of a ring similar to one they believe she was wearing the night she disappeared from Bloomington, Ind., in June of last year.

A family Facebook page that publicizes the search said, "Lauren was wearing a ring similar to this one the night she disappeared. It was a gift for her 20th Birthday. Anything small could lead to answers. If you have any information about Lauren's disappearance please contact us."

Spierer was 20 when she was reported missing June 3, 2011, after a night out with friends at a popular club in Bloomington.

Her disappearance garnered national attention; thousands of volunteers spent last summer and fall searching the area for any clues to her whereabouts. They found very little, if anything.

Spierer's face is shown on flyers still posted in the Bloomington area.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Bloomington, Ind., police.

Look for more information from the Spierer family through the links below.

https://www.facebook.com/Lauren.Spierer.Family.Updates?ref=stream

http://newsonlaurens.blogspot.com/2012/08/letter-from-charlene-spierer.html

http://bloomington.in.gov/police/