AUSTIN, Texas — The Austin Police Department is requesting assistance in locating Bernard Johnson, a 69-year-old man last seen on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, around 10 a.m. in the 6800 block of Riverside Drive. Concerns for his welfare are heightened due to his health conditions and impending severe weather.

Johnson, described as a Black male, 5 feet 5 inches tall, weighing 165 pounds, with gray hair and brown eyes, was last seen wearing an orange hat, black jacket, and yellow boots, according to a press release from the Austin Police Department. Authorities urge anyone who sees Bernard Johnson to contact 9-1-1 immediately.