A Florida father disappeared more than two weeks ago while visiting a friend in theNorthern California mountains— leaving his desperate family searching for answers.

Robert Jamieson, 45, of Milton, Fla., was last seen on April 8 when he left a friend’s home on foot in the Burnt Ranch area in Shasta-Trinity National Forest, according to theTrinity County Sheriff’s Department.

Rescue crewsconducted extensive ground and drone searches in the days following his disappearance but came up empty.

Jamieson left behind his vehicle, a dog and personal belongings before vanishing, the sheriff’s department said.

He had also shown concerns “about being tracked and may have discarded his phone,” a notice from the sheriff read.

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Investigators were also informed that Jamieson may have beenusing drugs, including stimulants.

“Additionally, he appeared to have taken steps to dispose of certain personal items before leaving the residence, the sheriff said.

His loved ones are now offering a $3,500 reward for any information that could bring him home.

AGoFundMecampaign launched to pay for a private search team described “an unimaginable crisis no family should ever face.”

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