2021 Rochester Adams Graduate, Brendan Santo is Missing
18-year old Brendan Santo last seen on MSU Campus Friday night
2021 Rochester Adams graduate, Brendan Santo is missing. Santo, a Grand Valley State University (GVSU) student was visiting friends on the MSU campus Friday night. That was the night before the Michigan State vs Michigan football game.
Statement from Michigan State University Police
Missing person Information
November 1, 2021
East Lansing, Mich – MSU Police and Public Safety continues to search for 18 year-old Brendan Santo. Brendan was visiting friends at Michigan State University on Friday, October 29th and was last seen leaving Yakeley Hall shortly before midnight. It is possible he intended to walk approximately a half mile to the Brody Neighborhood. Brendan was last seen walking on campus and there is no indication he left the East Lansing area. Brendan’s vehicle remains in the last location it was parked.
To enhance our search efforts, resources from other state and local law enforcement agencies have been utilized. Michigan State Police and the Ingham County Sheriff’s Office are providing assistance with specialized units. Our operation has included searches conducted on foot, by helicopter, by drone and boat.
The investigation has included interviewing everyone who last had contact or spoke with Brendan, a review of surveillance cameras, and advanced techniques such as reviewing cellular, smartphone, and GPS data. Our social media posts have reached over 300,000 people. We encourage the public to help by continuing to share information broadly. MSU Police and Public Safety investigators will continue to utilize available resources and follow-up on all related leads.
Brendan is 5’10”, 160 pounds and was last seen wearing gray sweatpants, a black t-shirt, a black baseball hat, and white Converse high-top shoes.
If you have any information please call us toll-free at 844-99-MSUPD or tips@police.msu.edu.
Anyone with information on his whereabouts is asked to contact Deective Sergeant James Terrill at 517-388-6291 or TerrillJ@police.msu.edu
Resources:
We also want to highlight resources for our campus community during this difficult time.
The MSU Counseling and Psychiatric Services (CAPS) is available 24/7 by calling 517-355-8270.
The MSU Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is available by calling 517-355-4506.
Statement from Grand Valley State University
"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."
Nov 2, 2021, Rochester.Life Staff