Eric Troy Fischer, 38, was last heard from on January 8, 2023, when he sent his ex-wife a text described as suicidal. About two hours earlier surveillance at a Macomb Walmart showed him buying a blue and black Huffy mountain bicycle, an air pump, a gray backpack, and deodorant; after the purchase he was filmed inflating the bike in the parking lot and then riding off to the north. His cellphone later pinged a tower near 14955 East 1600th Street in Macomb, an area of woods, farm fields and gravel back roads about five miles from the Walmart. Searches of that vicinity turned up no sign of him or his belongings. Authorities say they do not suspect foul play.

Fischer is described as a white male, 5 feet 11 inches, about 170 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. Distinguishing marks include a heart tattoo on his chest, an eagle on his throat, a right-arm sleeve with an eagle, a tiger, a woman and lightning bolts, and a two-inch scar on his left hand. When last seen he wore a black and gray North Face coat, a black Jeep hoodie, a black baseball cap, blue jeans and black tennis shoes. Family and friends continue to hope for his safe return.

If anyone saw Eric after January 8, 2023, or has information about the area around East 1600th Street in Macomb, please share what is known.