APD is asking for the public’s help in finding a missing 40-year-old man

AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Austin Police Department has asked for the public’s help in the search for a missing 40-year-old man who was last seen Saturday afternoon in downtown Austin, according to a news release.

Police have identified the missing man as Daniel Choi. He was last seen around 1:04 p.m. in the 600 block of Davis Street. His friends found his cellphone on the ground at the intersection of Caesar Chavez and South First Streets around 5:45 p.m., police said in a news release.

APD said it is concerned about Choi’s disappearance because he needs medication, which has not been disclosed.

The Austin Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating a 40-year-old missing man who was last seen in downtown Austin on Saturday (Courtesy of APD)

Choi is described as an Asian male, 5 feet 8 inches, 130 pounds, with straight black hair and limited use of his right hand, according to APD. He was last seen wearing blue swim trunks with a bird print and a blue T-shirt.

If anyone sees Choi, they are asked to call 911 immediately or the APD Missing Persons Unit at 512-974-5256.