11/01/21 - Command Center in East Lansing Connected to Missing Teen

Monday, November 1, 2021 at 5:12 PM

Police are searching for missing 18-year old Brendan Santo who was last seen on Friday, October 29 on the campus of MSU. Photo courtesy of the Michigan State University Police Department.

GVSU student went missing after visiting friends at Yakeley Hall on the campus of Michigan State University on Friday night. Searchers are centering on a location near campus.

Prayers are being offered for the family and friends of 18-year-old Brendan Santo. The teen was at Michigan State University on Friday and has been missing since.
A command center has now been set up near the Jenison Field House and Red Cedar River on the campus in East Lansing. Police are confirming that the action is connected to Santo’s disappearance.
Police describe Santo as 5'10" and weighing 160 pounds and last seen wearing gray sweatpants, black T-shirt, black baseball hat and white Converse high-top shoes
GVSU officials have been in contact with the Santo family and are offering counseling services for roommates and friends. GVSU is confirming Santo is a registered student.

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