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University student, identified as Jacksonville State, has been located securely in New York after being missing for more than a week.

Student James Nichols, last seen at Jacksonville State University over a week ago, has been located securely in New York.

College student from Jacksonville State University, who had been missing for more than a week, is...
College student from Jacksonville State University, who had been missing for more than a week, is reported safe in New York.

University student, identified as Jacksonville State, has been located securely in New York after being missing for more than a week.

In a relief to everyone involved, James Nichols, a student at Jacksonville State University, has been found safe in New York after going missing for over a week.

The journey that led to his discovery began on Aug. 28, when Nichols departed from the Jacksonville State University campus at approximately 3 a.m., driving a 1999 blue, four-door Chevrolet Malibu. The vehicle was recorded traveling north on Highway 431 in Glencoe, Alabama, the day he went missing.

The timeline of the car's movement from Alabama to New York is not specified, but it was a significant development in the case. The car was later spotted in Pawling, New York, which is approximately 73 miles from New York City. The exact method used to identify the car's location was not detailed, but tips and information shared by the public, along with cooperation from law enforcement partners across the country, played a crucial role.

Law enforcement officers had been working around the clock since the report of Nichols' disappearance was made late on Tuesday. The university's public safety professionals worked tirelessly to locate Nichols, and their efforts paid off when he was found safe.

James Nichols' family has spoken with him following his discovery, and no further information about the investigation or the privacy of James Nichols and his family is available for release. Jacksonville State University Police Chief Michael Barton expressed gratitude for the outcome, acknowledging the significant role played by the community and law enforcement partners in the search.

It is important to note that there is no verified information about someone being found in New York City after a week of being missing, as some search results may mention unrelated cases, such as that of Ryan Borgwardt, who disappeared in Wisconsin after a kayaking trip and was found alive months later abroad.

This is a positive development in a case that had caused concern among the Jacksonville State University community and Nichols' family. With James Nichols found safe, everyone can now breathe a sigh of relief.

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