Keith Lorenzo Anderson III: Missing Norfolk State University student found safe days after he vanished from 7-Eleven
NORFOLK, VIRGINIA: A Norfolk State University student, who disappeared earlier this month, has safely been found. As per a police report, Keith Lorenzo Anderson III vanished on February 4 after being last seen at Norfolk's 7-Eleven on Monticello Ave. At the time, he was described as 6'1 tall and “weighs 306 lbs”.
The report also noted, “He has brown eyes and black hair. He has his ears pierced and a nose ring piercing. He has a tattoo of Roman numerals on his left arm,” before adding, “Anderson may be in need of medical care and his disappearance poses a credible threat to his health and safety, as determined by the investigating agency.” This prompted a lot of reactions from people, like “Deepest thoughts and prayers lifted for your safety and well-being and families,” and “PRAYERS that he will be found safe and sound and home soon!!”
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‘Keith III IS in Houston TX’
A family member of the missing student, Keith L Anderson, posted on Facebook recently that the 18-year-old was found in Houston, Texas. The post from Keith L Anderson read, “Keith III IS in Houston TX... he just hit me up THANK YOU ALL!!! This is from Keith Jr. SHARE EVERYWHERE.”
Another family member, Mesha Anderson, also shared, "FATHER GOD!!!!!!!!!! KEITH WAS FOUND……..SAFE!!!!!!! I promise I will keep you all updated!!!!"
Besides, a report citing her mother shared that he was safe at a homeless shelter. Journalist Regina Mobley tweeted, “Missing former @NSU student Keith Anderson has been found safe in Houston Texas. His mother tells me Keith was in a shelter for the homeless when another person in the shelter saw a news story on television and alerted Keith that the story was about him.”
Missing former @NSU student Keith Anderson has been found safe in Houston Texas. His mother tells me Keith was in a shelter for the homeless when another person in the shelter saw a news story on television and alerted Keith that the story was about him. More @WAVY_News pic.twitter.com/O0hEsXNXE8
— Regina Mobley (@ReginaMobley757) February 19, 2023
‘Happy for you and the family!’
Not many details, however, have been out about his disappearance and eventual finding yet. But many people, who were concerned about the teen’s safety, shared their happiness after his safe return. A user commented on Facebook, “I can now get off of my knees. Happy for you and the family!” The second user wrote, “Thank You Jesus Hallelujah To God Be The Glory!! Prayer Changes Everything.”
A well-wisher shared, “You don't know me, just been following the story on the news. For some reason his one just hit me and I knew he was out there somewhere and you'd get him back. Been keeping him and the family in prayer these past couple weeks and was overjoyed to see on the news he was found safe. Hope all goes well and whatever made him go to TX gets resolved and he never does such a thing again. Scold him, but hug him first.” Another one said, “To god me the glory!!!!!!!!! I am so happy for you ALL!!!!” “Thank you, God! I'm so glad to hear this news.” the third one added.