College football player reported missing, ‘may be suffering emotional distress’
By SDS Staff
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Police in Maryland are looking for a college football player who has been reported missing.
This week, Baltimore County Police shared that Towson linebacker Benedict “Chiz” Umunakwe was last seen early Monday morning wearing a sweatshirt with his jersey number. The bulletin notes he may be suffering emotional distress.
Umunakwe is listed on Towson’s 2021 spring roster with the following bio:
2019: Reserve at middle linebacker and special teams player in all 12 games… Recorded a total of 37 tackles and 3.5 tackles for loss… Had multiple tackles in 10 different games… Began the year with three tackles and a blocked field goal in road victory over The Citadel (8/31), following with five tackles vs. N.C. Central (9/7)… Career-high eight tackles, including one for loss and five solo, at James Madison (10/26).
2018: One of two true freshmen to play all 12 games for Towson, primarily playing on special teams…finished the year with six tackles, with first career tackle in win at Villanova on Sept. 15.
HIGH SCHOOL: Played post graduate season for head coach Nick LaFontaine at Trinity Pawling High School…selected as the offensive MVP…earned All-League NEPSAC and Erickson League Team honors…played for head coach Augustine Tieri at Kennedy High School…rushed for over 1,000 yards and 12 touchdowns in 10 games as a senior.
PERSONAL: Major is communication studies.
#MISSING: Benedict Umunakwe (22), 6’4, 240 lbs missing from Towson, MD 21204. LS on 3/15/21 at 7am wearing a black sweatshirt w/the #21 in gold on the back. May be driving a dark blue Hyunda Sonata w/NYC tag JJZ5811. May be suffering emotional distress. If seen, call 911. ^RR pic.twitter.com/zMZyLe2gRK
— Baltimore County Police Department (@BaltCoPolice) March 16, 2021
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