Silver Spring man missing

A downtown Silver Spring resident is missing, and Montgomery County police are seeking the public's help in locating him. He has been in touch with a roommate by text, but detectives say he would not reveal his current location.

Michael Cruz, 49, was last seen on Monday, September 19 at his apartment building in the 8700 block of Georgia Avenue.  Police describe Cruz as a white male, 5’9″ tall, and weighing 165 pounds. He has brown eyes, and black hair worn in a crew cut.

Anyone who has information regarding the whereabouts of Michael Cruz is asked to call the police non-emergency number at 301-279-8000 (available 24-7).