Update, 10 a.m. Friday: Marion County authorities said Martinez was found safe.
Earlier:
Authorities are searching for a missing Ocala man after he was last seen on Thursday afternoon, according to Marion County Sheriff's Office.
- Andre Martinez was last seen leaving for Shores
- Anyone who has seen him is asked to call 911
Andre Martinez, 25, was last seen leaving his family's house on 532 Bahia Circle Track in Ocala around 2 p.m., deputies stated.
He was on his way to a store in the Shores, but did not return, according to deputies, who added that his family is worried about him because of his recent actions.
Deputies did not state what those actions are.
Martinez was last seen driving a red four-door 2015 Kia Optima with the license plate number of: EMN-I14.
Martinez is described as a Hispanic male who is 5 feet, 8 inches tall and weighs 160 pounds with brown eyes and black hair.
He was wearing black shoes, black gym shorts and a gray shirt.
Anyone with information is asked to call 911.