This browser does not support the Video element.
Search underway for missing Marion County man
Deputies said that they are concerned for the man's safety.
FT. MCCOY, Fla. - The Marion County Sheriff's Office says that 29-year-old Erik Michael Scanlon is missing.
They said he was last seen around 4 a.m. on Sunday. At approximately 6 p.m. that day, he was heard from via text messages and made statements that have deputies concerned for his safety.
Erik may be driving a 2004 Blue Mitsubishi Moniteau bearing Florida tag Y42-WCU, deputies said. He may be in the area of the springs. His last known address is on NE 117th Avenue in Ft. McCoy.
Erik is described by authorities as five-feet, eight inches tall and 150 pounds.
If you have any information on the whereabouts of Erik, please call 911.
This story was written in Orlando, Florida.