Millersville University looking for missing student, former ‘As the World Turns’ actor from Hellertown

Millersville University police are looking for a missing first-year student and former child actor from Hellertown.

Matthew Mindler, 19, was reported missing Tuesday night after he didn’t return to his room or return calls from his family, the university said in a statement.

He was last seen walking from his residence hall, West Villages, toward the Centennial Drive parking lot area at 8:11 p.m. Tuesday night. He was wearing a white Millersville University hooded sweatshirt with black stripes on the arm. He had a black backpack, and was wearing jeans and white sneakers. Mindler was in class Monday and Tuesday but not Wednesday.

Police filed a missing person report with the National Crime Information Center and have also notified local police departments.

Mindler has worked as an actor in several films and TV shows, including 2011’s “Our Idiot Brother” with Paul Rudd and soap opera “As the World Turns.”

Mindler’s mother, Monica — who noted her son is 19, not 20 as stated in the university’s alert — said he has not acted in several years. She declined further comment Friday, saying she is awaiting more information from the university.

Millersville president Daniel A. Wubah issued a statement Friday afternoon: “Our police department is continuing efforts to locate Matt in conjunction with regional law enforcement agencies. They are following every lead and appreciate your attention to this effort.”

Anyone with information should contact Millersville University Police at 717-871-4357 or Chief Pete Anders at peter.anders@millersville.edu, 717-871-5972.

Information can also be confidentially reported through the LiveSafe App.