WEST MILWAUKEE, Wis. (CBS 58) — Authorities in Milwaukee County are searching for a 32-year-old man who is considered missing and endangered.

The West Milwaukee Police Department is searching for Christopher A. Avina.

Avina is described as a Hispanic man who is about 6 feet tall and weighs approximately 250 pounds. He has brown eyes and black hair.

Police say Avina has several distinctive tattoos, including a faded "Zupita" tattoo on the right side of his neck, a cross and three dots on his face, and a Milwaukee Brewers logo tattooed on his head.

He was last seen wearing a black hooded sweatshirt and gray joggers.

According to police, Avina was last seen leaving his girlfriend's residence near South 90th Street and West Lapham Street in West Allis around 9 a.m. Saturday. He has not been heard from since.

Authorities say Avina sent suicidal statements to friends and family before leaving the residence.

Police believe Avina may be driving a maroon 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee with Wisconsin license plate ACN7844.

Anyone with information about Avina's whereabouts is asked to contact the West Milwaukee Police Department immediately at 414-645-2151.

No additional information was immediately available.