Rice University police searching for missing Jordanian athlete participating in Genuine Cup in Houston

Rice University police are asking for the public’s help locating a Jordanian athlete who went missing while participating in the Genuine Cup, an international soccer tournament for athletes with intellectual disabilities.

According to the Rice University Police Department, officers have issued a Be On the Lookout (BOLO) alert for Rabe’e Ata Juma’a Alqaq, who was last seen around midnight between Saturday and Sunday on the Rice University campus.

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Authorities said Alqaq told his coach and teammates he was going for a walk but never returned to his room. He was reported missing after he did not return overnight and missed breakfast Sunday morning.

Police said Alqaq was last seen wearing:

• A light blue T-shirt
• Black pants

Officials also noted that Alqaq does not speak English.

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The Genuine Cup is an international soccer tournament for athletes with intellectual disabilities and is being hosted at Rice University.

Anyone who sees Alqaq or has information about his whereabouts is urged to contact the Rice University Police Department at 713-348-6000 immediately.