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Missing 22-Year-Old Towson University Student Benedict Umunakwe Found Safe

TOWSON, Md. (WJZ) -- A missing Towson University football player has been found safe in Georgia. Benedict "Chiz" Umunakwe was last seen on March 15 in Towson.

Original Post: March 16, 8 p.m.: Baltimore County Police are asking for the public's help locating a missing 22-year-old who hasn't been seen since Monday morning.

Benedict Umunakwe, a Towson University football player, was last seen on March 15 around 7 a.m.

He was last seen wearing a black sweatshirt with the number 21 in gold on the back.

Police say he may be driving a dark blue Hyundai Sonata and may be suffering emotional distress.

In a statement, Towson University said:

We continue to cooperate with the Baltimore County Police Department in an effort to help bring our student home safely. We encourage anyone with information to contact county police at 410-307-2020.

Anyone with information on Umunakwe's whereabouts should contact police immediately.

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