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BREAKING: UMN student reported missing

Sumith Maddi was last seen on Saturday. University of Minnesota Police Department is searching for the student.
Image by University of Minnesota Department of Public Safety (courtesy)
The University posted a message on their Twitter asking for help on Oct. 22.
by Devlin Epding
Published October 22, 2023

The University of Minnesota Police Department is searching for 19-year-old University student Sumith Maddi. 

Maddi was last seen leaving the 17th Avenue Residence Hall near Dinkytown around 2:40 a.m. on Saturday, according to an alert from the state Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA). Maddi is roughly 6 feet tall and 170 pounds, and was last seen wearing a black puffy jacket, black pants and white shoes, according to the BCA. 

Maddi enrolled in the College of Liberal Arts last fall. 

UMPD is asking anyone with information to call authorities at 911 or 612-624-2677.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.

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