CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Police on St. Thomas are requesting the community’s assistance in locating a man reported missing.

Bert Thomas, age 68, was last seen during the month of April, 2016 by his brother in the vicinity of the airport and explained that he was going to Africa to visit a family member, authorities said.

Since then, the family has not heard from or seen Bert Thomas and is worried about his safety, according to the Virgin Islands Police Department.

Mr. Thomas is an African American man who is 5-foot,8-inches tall, and weighs about 150 poounds. He has grey short hair, brown eyes, and a resident of Estate Thomas.

If anyone has any information on his location or sightings of Bert Thomas please contact 911, (340) 776-9110 or Crime Stoppers USVI at 800-222-8477.