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Legally blind man missing in South Bay

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UPDATE, 4:20 p.m.: Officers tweeted Sampson was found safe.

SAN DIEGO (KGTV) - San Diego Police asked for the public’s help Monday to find a legally blind man who disappeared from his South Bay apartment.

Brian Sampson walked away from his apartment sometime around midnight, police said. He was having trouble sleeping and may have gone for a walk, according to officers.

Family members said Sampson is blind and epileptic. He suffered a seizure earlier in the day and was acting confused, police said.

Sampson recently moved to the area. Police did not provide details about his location in South Bay.

Anyone with information is asked to call San Diego Police at 619-531-2000 or SDPD Missing Persons at 619-531-2277.