Riley Strain: 911 Call, New Surveillance Video Shed Light on Missing Missouri Student's Disappearance
Newly uncovered surveillance footage is providing crucial insights into the night Missing Missouri student Riley Strain, a 22-year-old in Nashville, according to People.
Strain vanished on Friday night while out with his Delta Chi fraternity brothers in downtown Nashville.
His friends informed the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department that they last saw him at Luke Bryan's 32 Bridge Food + Drink establishment.
Following reports that Strain's last cellphone location was near Luke Bryan's bar, police released surveillance footage capturing Strain stumbling while crossing the street.
The video depicts Strain in the company of others, pausing momentarily before continuing down the street.
Additional footage from Downtown Smoke & Vape Shop, shared with WZTV, reveals Strain running down a street at 9:46 PM before falling.
Police conducted searches in the area, including utilizing a helicopter and detectives, to no avail.
Christopher Whiteid, Strain's stepfather, recounted that the family learned of Strain's disappearance the following day from his friends.
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Search Efforts Intensify with New Video and 911 Call
Despite extensive search efforts, including combing the banks of the Cumberland River and utilizing billboards to raise awareness, Strain remains missing, NewsChannel 5 Nashville reports.
However, recent surveillance footage and a 911 call offer potential clues about the night of his disappearance.
Staff at Music City Wine and Spirits, prompted by a construction worker and later Strain's mother, reviewed their surveillance cameras, revealing Strain's movements on Third Avenue and Church Street.
The missing Missouri student Rile Strain was seen in surveillance video stumbling and colliding with a pole before continuing down the street. Subsequent angles depict him struggling further before disappearing.
Despite being in the heart of downtown, witnesses noted Strain's solitary journey, raising questions about why he was left unaccompanied by his fraternity brothers after being asked to leave a local bar.
A 911 call reporting Strain's disappearance was made approximately 16 hours after he was last seen, indicating delays in recognizing his absence.
His friends initiated the call after attempts to report him missing at a precinct proved unsuccessful.
Family Calls for Action and Accountability
Strain's family expressed frustration and called for accountability regarding the circumstances surrounding his disappearance, WKRN.COM noted.
They emphasized the need for assistance from the community and asked anyone with information to come forward.
In response to inquiries, the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission (TABC) confirmed an investigation into potential violations associated with serving alcohol to visibly intoxicated individuals.
Nashville's Mayor's Office of Nightlife stressed the importance of responsible drinking and traveling in groups while acknowledging the city's efforts to ensure public safety in entertainment districts.
As the search for missing Missouri student Riley Strain continues, his family appeals for support from the public and direct assistance from establishments, including Luke Bryan's bar, to provide further insight into the events leading up to his disappearance.
The family of the missing Missouri student is hoping the Rile Strain surveillance video will help to find him.
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Written by: Bert Hoover
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