Michigan congressman’s son goes missing in Texas

Published November 17, 2016 7:47pm ET



The son of Michigan Democratic Rep. John Conyers has been reported missing in Texas, the lawmaker confirmed Thursday.

Conyers’ office, through a statement released to reporters Thursday afternoon, reported his son Carl went missing in Houston. Carl Conyers is a student at the University of Houston.

“Rep. Conyers and his family ask for privacy as they work through this situation of uncertainty and ask that anyone with knowledge of their son’s whereabouts contact the Houston Police Department immediately,” the statement read.

There were no further details available about Carl Conyers’ disappearance Thursday afternoon.