A student reported missing from Jacksonville State University has been found safe in New York. >> YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD: Community coverage from WVTM 13James Nichols, of Ohatchee, Alabama, left campus on Aug. 28 and was spotted more than 15 hours away in Pawling, New York, the next day, according to Jacksonville State University.On Friday, campus police confirmed that he had been found. “From the moment this report was made, our public safety professionals have worked tirelessly, and we are grateful for the outcome,” said Jacksonville State University Police Chief Michael Barton. “We want to thank the public for the tips and information shared, as well as our law enforcement partners across the country who assisted in this case. Their cooperation helped us bring this to a safe resolution.”Police say no further information will be shared out of respect for Nichols and his familyThis is a developing story and will be updated as information becomes available. Stay updated on the latest stories with the WVTM 13 app. You can download it here.

JACKSONVILLE, Ala. —

A student reported missing from Jacksonville State University has been found safe in New York.

>> YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD: Community coverage from WVTM 13

James Nichols, of Ohatchee, Alabama, left campus on Aug. 28 and was spotted more than 15 hours away in Pawling, New York, the next day, according to Jacksonville State University.

On Friday, campus police confirmed that he had been found.

“From the moment this report was made, our public safety professionals have worked tirelessly, and we are grateful for the outcome,” said Jacksonville State University Police Chief Michael Barton. “We want to thank the public for the tips and information shared, as well as our law enforcement partners across the country who assisted in this case. Their cooperation helped us bring this to a safe resolution.”

Police say no further information will be shared out of respect for Nichols and his family

This is a developing story and will be updated as information becomes available. Stay updated on the latest stories with the WVTM 13 app. You can download it here.