EAST LANSING, Mich. — Michigan State University Police are searching for an 18-year-old Grand Valley State University student they say has been missing since Friday.
Brendan Santo is from the Detroit area. He was visiting friends at Michigan State University Friday and was last seen leaving Yakeley Hall shortly before midnight. According to a release from police, it is possible Santo intended to walk about half a mile to the Brody Neighborhood.
Santo was last seen walking on campus and police say there is no indication he left the East Lansing area. His vehicle remains in the last location it was parked.
Michigan State University Police are currently working with Michigan State Police and the Ingham County Sheriff’s Office to enhance their search efforts. Searches have been conducted on foot, by helicopter, by drone and by boat.
Santo is described as being around 5’10” and 160 pounds. He was last seen wearing gray sweatpants, a black t-shirt, a black baseball hat and white Converse high-tops.
A spokesperson for Grand Valley State University issued a statement:
"Officials from GVSU and MSU have been in continual contact beginning this weekend. President Mantella has spoken to the Santo family to express the university’s concern and care, and our housing and counseling staffs have been working with Brendan’s roommates and friends. The Grand Valley Police Department and the Michigan State Police are remaining in close touch as the search continues. This is obviously a stressful time, and our hearts are with those closest to Brendan."
Anyone with information on his whereabouts is asked to connect Detective Sergeant James Terrill at 517-388-6291 or TerrillJ@police.msu.edu.
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