Occurred on 1/13/13, 10:06am  Missing Person  2606 Hospital Blvd.  1301130047

The Corpus Christi Police Department is asking the public’s assistance in locating a man reported missing on January 13, 2013.  The man’s brother told Police he visited with his brother Eric Phillip Barnes, 44, on January 4, 2013 at a local hospital.

Barnes was released later that day and the family has been searching for him since.  His brother told Officers that Eric suffers from COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) and mental issues.  Eric is in need of his oxygen and medications.

If you have seen Eric or know his whereabouts, we ask that you call Homicide/Robbery Detective R.L. Garcia at 361-886-2850 or the Corpus Christi Police Department at 361-886-2600.

***UPDATE*** Mr. Barnes has been located and is doing well. We would like to thank everyone in the community for their assistance.