RICHMOND, Va. -- Former VCU basketball player Rob Brandenberg was found safe in North Carolina on Wednesday, according to Henrico Police.
Brandenberg's mother and girlfriend traveled from Richmond on Wednesday to meet him.
Brandenberg, 30, was reported missing on Monday when his girlfriend went to Henrico Police.
She reported him missing "due to the unusual nature of his leaving without further communication along with a note left behind," police said.
"We appreciate the outpouring of support and shares on social media and know this news brings relief to many," a Henrico Police spokesperson said.
"Thank you for all the shares, love and prayers. I said I would be here to receive my brother and so glad I did. It feels so good to put eyes on him, hug him close, and remind him that he is truly loved," Tamela Brandenburg, Rob's sister, told CBS 6.
Brandenberg attended VCU from 2010 through 2014.
As a freshman, the Ohio native was a member of the VCU basketball team that shocked the nation by advancing to the 2011 Final Four in Houston.
He later became a regular starter for the Rams and earned All-CAA Tournament team recognition in 2012 and 2014.
Brandenberg went on to play professional basketball overseas.
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