Austin police searching for missing 62-year-old man

AUSTIN - The Austin Police Department is looking for a 62-year-old man who was last seen on Friday.

Search for Ernest Amaro

What we know:

Police say Ernest Amaro, 62, was last seen on Perlita Drive in East Austin around 5 p.m. on April 18.

Amaro is about 5 feet 4 inches tall and has black and gray hair, a gray mustache and beard. He also has a tattoo on his right shoulder that says "NETO."

He was last seen wearing an orange University of Texas shirt, black shorts, a gray hat, a dark gray backpack and a black knee brace.

Detectives are worried about Amaro due to health concerns.

What you can do:

Anyone who sees Amaro is asked to call 911 or the Austin Police Department Missing Persons Unit at 512-974-5250.