Family of missing college student Sudiksha Konanki asks police that she be declared dead

The family of missing college student Sudiksha Konanki has asked authorities that she be declared deceased, the Loudoun County Sheriff's Office in Virginia told CBS News, almost two weeks after she disappeared while visiting Punta Cana for spring break.

The family provided the request in writing to the sheriff's office, according to spokesperson Thomas Julia. Julia said the family made a similar request to Dominican authorities.

The family also expressed gratitude to investigators for their work, and a desire for closure following her disappearance, the Loudoun County Sheriff's Office said.