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Where is Mitchell Robinson's father? Knicks center seeks help to find missing dad

Robinson's father, 39-year-old Mitchell Robinson Jr, was reported as missing since February 11

Knicks’ center Mitchell Robinson has taken to social media to seek help in finding his father, who is reportedly missing. In a post on Snapchat on Monday, February 21, Robinson said that his father is missing. He also posted a link to a Facebook post by the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office in Pensacola. 39-year-old Mitchell Robinson Jr. was reported as missing since February 11.

The Facebook post, which was written on February 13, reads, "Missing Endangered Adult: Mitchell Robinson Jr. DOB: 10/31/82". "Mitchell Robinson Jr. was last seen on the 7900- block of Atilla Avenue on February 11th, 2022. His clothing description at the time is unknown. If you have any information about his whereabouts, call the ECSO at 850-436-9620," the post by Escambia County Sheriff's Office says.

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In a now-expired Instagram story, Robinson posted a video of what seems like himself driving, along with the text, "Don’t know a place the devil will hide you……Come home pops.” The story included a song titled 'Emo Love' by Louisiana-born rapper YoungBoy Never Broke Again.

Mitchell Robinson III is an American professional basketball player for the New York Knicks of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He is in the fourth season with the Knicks after being selected in the second round of the 2018 NBA Draft. With injuries to his hand and foot, the player missed much of last season. However, this season, he is averaging 8.4 points, 8.7 rebounds and 1.7 blocked shots per game in 53 appearances (44 starts). 

Prayers for his father's safe return poured in on social media. "Had no idea that Mitchell Robinson's dad has been missing for 10+ days. That is terrifying. Praying that he turns up safe and sound," one user wrote. "Mitchell Robinson said his dad is missing Hope he’s found safe," another user commented. 

"I feel bad for Mitchell Robinson his dad is missing and they’re from Louisiana?????? Oh man…..," one user wrote, while another said, "I’m sending prayers to you and your family man god bless you and yours and pray you guys find your dad". One user wrote, "Knicks center Mitchell Robinson says his father is missing.This stinks! Please help find Mitchell Robinson's Dad who is missing in FL! Pray!!!" "In case no one knew, but @23savage____'s father is missing and he recently posted the press release from the Sheriff's Office of Escambia County, Florida to his Snapchat. Can we Knicks fans spread word to help Mitch find where his dad is?" One user said.