Missing Man With Autism Found: Police

Lakeland FL

05 January, 2021

11:36 AM

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WINTER HAVEN, FL — Eric Christopher Riner who has been missing since Jan. 2 has been found safe, the Winter Haven Police Department said. He will receive a medical evaluation and be reunited with his family, according to investigators. Original Patch Story: A 44-year-old man of Lake Hamilton who lives with autism and has seizures has been reported missing and endangered by the Winter Haven Police Department. Police are asking for the public's help to locate Eric Christopher Riner who has been missing since Jan. 2. He was last seen outside Winter Haven Hospital just before 6:50 p.m., according to investigators. He called someone to pick him up at the hospital, detectives said. He was last seen wearing jeans, a light-colored shirt and a blue/gray jacket. His family members told police that he enjoys hanging out at fast-food restaurants and gas stations. Anyone who has seen Eric is asked to call 9-1-1 immediately.