GUN BARREL CITY, Texas (KLTV) - The Gun Barrel City Police Department is asking for the public's help locating a missing adult man believed to be experiencing a mental health crisis.

The man, whose identify has not been released, was last seen about 10 a.m. Wednesday in a wooded area near FM 334, east of State Highway 198, traveling toward State Highway 175, the department said.

If seen, police request to maintain a safe distance, remain in the area and call 911 immediately.