NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The bar where Riley Strain was last seen released a statement explaining the events leading up to Strain being asked to leave the bar.
Luke's 32 Bridge Bar, owned by country music star Luke Bryan, posted a statement on Instagram on Friday. Bar personnel and investigators reportedly reviewed security footage, cellular photos and transaction records to put together a timeline of Strain's time at the bar.
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"Our records show (Strain) purchased and was served one alcoholic drink and two waters," the bar's statement said. "At 9:35 p.m., our security team made a decision based on our conduct standards to escort him from the venue through out Broadway exit at the front of our building."
Strain was allegedly followed down the bar's stairs with one member of his party, but the unnamed individual did not exit with Strain and instead went back upstairs after Strain left.
On Sunday, the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department said in a post on X, formerly known as Twitter, that Strain's bank card was found Sunday afternoon on the embankment between Gay Street and the Cumberland River. The search for him continues.
"Our prayers continue to be with Riley's friends and family during this difficult time and for his safe return," the statement said.
Bryan shared a message to Instagram on Wednesday that also shared his hopes for the student's safe return and the bar's compliance with the investigation.
Strain is described as a 6-foot, 5-inch man weighing about 160 pounds with blue eyes and blonde hair. He was last seen wearing a black and white button-up shirt with blue jeans and brown boots, family posted online.
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