Winter Haven Police Department
** RECOVERED **
Eric Christopher Riner was located and is safe. He will receive a medical evaluation and reunited with his family.
MISSING AND ENDANGERED ADULT
44 year-old Eric Christopher Riner of Lake Hamilton has been missing since January 2, 2021. He was last seen in the area of the Winter Haven Hospital sometime around 6:50 p.m. on January 2, 2021 where he reportedly called someone to pick him up at the hospital property.
He was last seen wearing jeans, a light-colored shirt and a blue/gray jacket.
Riner has Autism, developmental disabilities and has a seizure disorder.
According to family members, Riner enjoys hanging around fast food restaurants and gas stations.
Anyone who has seen Eric Christopher Riner is asked to call 9-1-1 immediately.