IOWA CITY — A University of Iowa professor accused of asking to fondle female students in exchange for higher grades is missing.

Police say Arthur Miller was reported missing Wednesday morning. They say they received a telephone call but would not say who the caller was or where they were calling from.

Police also did not say how long Miller has been missing.

Miller’s wife confirmed that he is missing but declined further comment.

Miller was charged on Aug. 8 with four counts of accepting bribes. The alleged incidents occurred last spring.

Miller was released from jail and placed on paid administrative leave.