The search continues for a missing 60-year-old central Alabama man who vanished more than two weeks ago after leaving a family gathering.

Michael Randall Thompson, of Tallassee, was last seen Wednesday, April 17, in Electic.

Thompson left the gathering about 1 p.m. and has not been heard from since then. He was last seen in a 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee, which has since been found in Macon County.

Tallassee police investigators said blood was found in Thompson’s home, and his wallet was still at the residence.

Thompson’s family told WSFA the missing man has cancer and has been without his medications.

Macon County Sheriff Andre Brunson said Thompson’s vehicle was found off County Road 36.

On Wednesday, Brunson said, sheriff’s officials used a helicopter and tracking dogs to search the area where the car was discovered.

“I thought it was important that we get out there and search where they found the car just in case,’’ Brunson said. “I want to help as much as possible to give closure or find out what happened to this man for his family.”

“Hopefully, he can be found alive,’’ the sheriff said, “but we don’t have any idea what happened.”

Thompson is 5-feet, 5-inches tall and weighs 135 pounds.

Anyone with information is asked to call Tallassee police at 334-283-6586 or Central Alabama Crime Stoppers at 334-215-STOP (7867) or 1-833-AL1-STOP.