8/27/2021- 9:02 p.m.
Pennsylvania – The 19-year-old “Our Idiot Brother” star was reported missing on Wednesday, Aug. 25, according to a press release from the Millersville University Police Department. Police are asking for help in the search of missing child actor Matthew Mindler, who recently started his first year of college.
Pennsylvania authorities said they filed a missing adult report after Mindler’s family said he “did not return to his room or return phone calls from his family.” Police are now working with Mindler’s mother, Monica Mindler, and university staff to locate the student.
Mindler was last seen leaving his dorm room building wearing a pair of black pants, a Millersville University sweatshirt and carrying a black backpack around 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 24. He failed to show up to his classes the following morning.
The local newspaper also said Millersville University President Daniel A. Wubah issued the following statement on Friday, Aug. 27: “Our police department is continuing efforts to locate Matt in conjunction with regional law enforcement agencies.
He first found fame starring opposite Paul Rudd, Elizabeth Banks, Zooey Deschanel and more stars in the 2011 film “Our Idiot Brother.” He portrayed River, the son of British actress Emily Mortimer’s character, Liz.
Mindler has not acted since 2016, when he played Peter in the TV movie “Peter: An American Boy,” according to IMDb.
