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HOUGHTON – Michigan Technological University’s Department of Public Safety and Police Services is requesting the public’s assistance in locating Matthew Sisson, a 36-year-old graduate student who was reported missing on Friday.

Sisson was last in contact with family on the morning of Feb. 11 when he mentioned he would be heading to Walmart.

Since then, his family has not heard from him. Despite extensive searches conducted by Michigan Tech’s Public Safety team, in collaboration with local law enforcement, his whereabouts remain unknown.

Sisson is described as a white male, 5’8″, 215 lbs, with long black hair and brown eyes.

Police say he has a full-face beard and wears glasses. It is unknown what Sisson was last wearing.

University officials and Public Safety personnel are especially concerned for Sisson’s safety and well-being due to known mental health challenges.

Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Sisson is urged to contact Michigan

Tech Public Safety at 906-487-2216. Tips can be anonymously submitted by visiting https://www.mtu.edu/tips/

Officials said every piece of information, no matter how small, could help bring Matthew Sisson home safe