LINCOLN- The leads are few. A possible sighting on the edge of the Near South neighborhood. A photo posted to social media. The question many people are asking is the same: "Where's the Capitol Cat?"

Cameron, a 5-year-old tabby and frequent visitor to the state Capitol grounds, went missing late last week after heavy rains and strong winds swept through Lincoln. Now, the search is on. A post from the @NECapitolCat Twitter account went viral over the weekend, rallying the community around the cat known for lounging mainly around the south and west doors at the statehouse. The tweet amassed 47,000 views as of Wednesday afternoon.

"Everyone knows Cameron," state Sen. Anna Wishart said Wednesday. "… He's become a Capitol mascot for a lot of people."

The senator from Lincoln said Cameron would often greet her and others who work at the Capitol in the morning and would be there as a companion during outdoor breaks in the day. Wishart hopes Cameron returns soon to his post to greet senators and Capitol staff alike.

"We have a lot of challenging things going on here, and it's just great when you're coming out of the Capitol and he's there," Wishart said. "He has a really great unifying effect for the Capitol."

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