Nashville, TN – Riley Strain, a 22-year-old University of Missouri student, remains missing following his disappearance on Friday night in Nashville, Tennessee.
Witnesses last saw Riley Strain, a 22-year-old University of Missouri student, leaving Luke Bryan’s 32 Bridge Food + Drink, a bar and restaurant in Nashville’s busy Broadway district, while he was in town with his Delta Chi fraternity brothers for their annual spring formal.
Reports indicate that bar security escorted Strain out after he had too much to drink. He called his friends to say he would return to their hotel, but he never arrived. His friends and family have been searching for him with assistance from the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department and private investigators.
Strain’s family is now hoping that data from his Apple Watch, including potential location information, could help locate him. Police have requested a search warrant for digital records, including data from Strain’s phone, bank statements, and his Apple Watch. They aim to gain access to these details to uncover new leads on his whereabouts.
Concern Grows as Video Shows Missing Student Disoriented in Nashville
Surveillance footage shows Strain stumbling through downtown Nashville, clearly disoriented and confused. His family and friends, deeply concerned about his disappearance, have asked the public for help. Strain is described as 6 feet 5 inches tall, with a slim build, blue eyes, and light brown hair. He was wearing a black/brown shirt with a black chest pocket, blue jeans, brown boots, and a black Apple Watch when he vanished.
The University of Missouri has expressed support for Strain’s family, emphasizing the importance of community safety. Counseling resources are available to the campus community as the search continues[4].
Delta Chi fraternity has also expressed hope for Strain’s safe return and stated they are working closely with university officials. The fraternity’s thoughts are with Strain’s family and the members of the Missouri chapter[5].
The Metropolitan Nashville Police urge anyone with information about Strain’s location to contact them at (615)-862-8600.