Contractor remains missing after being trapped in Downers Grove sewer; 1 rescued<\/a><\/p>\n“There were still some items in his room; so that’s why it’s kind of prompted us to believe that he’s missing,” said Lt. Francisco Fernandez with the Rice University Police Department.<\/p>\n
Rice officials said Tuesday that Alqaq was found safe in Bridgeview.<\/p>\n
He contacted the Rice University Police Department Tuesday morning after seeing news reports that he had been reported missing.<\/p>\n
Officials said he traveled to the Chicago area by bus of his own accord, and no foul play is suspected. The reason for his departure remains unknown and will be part of the investigation if and when he returns to Houston.<\/p>\n
RUPD coordinated with local authorities in Illinois, the Jordan Consulate of Texas and Alqaq’s soccer team to confirm his well-being. The department is also working with those partners to arrange his return to Houston.<\/p>\n
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