Police say foul play is suspected in the disappearance of a Birmingham man, and they are searching for a person of interest.

Gerard A. Johns, 40, lives and works in Crestwood.

He was reported missing in mid-December and at that time had not been seen by family for weeks.

Since the initial investigation began, said Officer Truman Fitzgerald, Special Victims Unit detectives have come to believe foul play was involved since Johns has not shown up for work, which is unusual for him.

Tony Anderson, 37, of Center Point, is sought for questioning, Fitzgerald said.

Johns in a Black male, 5-feet, 8-inches tall and weighing 175 pounds.

Anderson is also a Black male, 5-feet, 8-inches tall and weighing 170 pounds. He lives in the Center Point area.

Anyone with information on the whereabouts of either man is asked to call 911 or Birmingham police at 205-328-9311.