Ernest T. Wright was 46 when he was last seen in Columbia, South Carolina, on December 12, 2011. Two days earlier he had been with family in Charlotte, North Carolina; after the Columbia sighting all communication stopped and he has not been heard from since. He is described as a Black male with black hair and brown eyes, 5 feet 11 inches and about 125 pounds.

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department is handling the investigation and the case remains open.

If anyone knew Ernest, saw him in December 2011, or has information about his whereabouts, please come forward.