FRANKLIN—A Franklin man is still listed as missing as of Thursday afternoon, according to the Southampton County Sheriff’s Office.

Gavin Ferianicek, 19, was last seen at his residence near Franklin at 9:15 a.m. Wednesday. Ferianicek stands 6’2” and weighs 160 pounds. He was last seen wearing a white T-shirt and blue workout shorts. Maj. Gene Drewery, spokesman, said the man appears to have left home suddenly.

Feriancek has also been reported as being depressed and last had contact with a doctor’s office by phone around 3:30 p.m. Wednesday. Deputies have been searching the area around the residence on O’berry Church Road that night and today.

Anyone with information on Ferianicek is asked to contact the sheriff’s office at 653-2100.