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Missing Towson University Student Benedict 'Chiz' 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.

Towson University's Office of Public Safety tweeted he was found safe Tuesday morning.

Umunakwe's dark blue Hyundai Sonata was seen early last week in North Carolina.

Coach Rob Ambrose tweeted Chiz was currently with members of his family.

"A huge thank you to everyone who helped in finding him," Ambrose said.

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