Sanford police continue search for missing man with mental health diagnosis

The Sanford Police Department is continuing its search for a missing and endangered man with a mental health diagnosis.

Where is Eric Blood?

What we know:

The Sanford Police Department says Eric Blood was last seen on July 5 in the area of Persimmon Avenue walking towards First Street. Officials say Blood left the area in an unknown direction and has not been seen or heard from since.

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Blood's clothing at the time he was last seen is unknown, but his hair is shaved on the sides, and he has a ponytail.

Eric Blood was last seen on July 5 in Sanford. (Credit: Sanford Police Department)

Blood is considered endangered due to a mental health diagnosis, detectives say.

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What you can do:

Anyone with information on Blood's location is asked to call the Sanford Police Department at (407) 688-5070.

The Source: This story was written based on information shared by the Sanford Police Department in a Facebook post on July 8, 2025. 

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