Accused Robber Tied To Missouri St. University Football, Fashion Design Business

Christopher Lemarque Miller—the man arrested Wednesday in connection with an —appears to be a former Missouri State University (MSU) football player and aspiring fashion designer.

The name, date of birth, hometown and school information listed on the MSU player bio for "Chris Miller" match those listed on the Dakota County arrest sheet and social media accounts—including Facebook and Twitter—registered to "Christopher Lemarque."

According to the MSU athletics website, Miller transferred to the school in 2007 from Ellsworth Community College (Iowa), where he was an all-region cornerback in 2006.

The profile also says he was also an "all-district, all-area and all-state pick as a senior at Blue Springs High School (Mo.)." 

Miller lists himself as CEO of Christopher Lemarque on his LinkedIn page, which includes the following description: 

Born March 24, 1985 Named after his great uncle James "Lefty" Lamarque who is in the Negro Baseball Hall of Fame. Born in Blue Springs, MO raised in Kansas City.

A former college athlete who's graduated into fashion. Since high school he's been designing clothes for his teammates and peers. "I've always been a lover of fashion and sports, now I'm just combining the two."

I am trying to build this clothing line into something epic. There are plenty of designers and athletes out there but the combination of the two opens a whole new world. Not only am I trying to bring my knowledge of both together by designing clothes marketable to the everyday person but I also designing specific sportswear for the those in action.

My motto on and off the field or court I have something for you to wear [sic]. If I get your support I sincerely thank you for you will be supporting a project that is worthwhile. My clothes are for your everyday average person with dreams and aspirations. Thank you to all of those who are supporting me.

Calls to the football coaching staff at MSU were not immediately returned.

MSU admissions staff could not confirm Miller's enrollment at the school without additional personal information.