Winnipeg police are asking for assistance in locating a missing 31-year-old man.

Hirenkumar Patel was last seen on Sunday in East Kildonan wearing a brown jacket, white t-shirt, black pants and black shoes.

His wife, Hilpa Patel, said it is not like her husband to not keep in touch with her about his whereabouts.

"When I didn’t hear from him, I just kept thinking maybe he’s really busy," she said.

According to Hilpa, Patel was on his way to work at 11 p.m. on Sunday, as his shift started at midnight at 7-Eleven on Watt Street.

He never showed up to work, so his coworkers told CTV News that they tried contacting him several times, but could not reach him.

When he didn't show up to work or home on Monday, Hilpa immediately contacted police.

"I’m just praying to god that he comes home safely," she said.

Some regular 7-Eleven customers were shocked when they heard Patel went missing. They described him as a funny guy, always joking with anyone that came into the store.

"Someone i see everyday, because i come here quite a bit you just don't expect it," said 14-year-old Breela Bailey, who goes to 7-Eleven frequently with her dad.

He is described as a South Asian male, 5’8” in height, short black hair and dark eyes described as black.

Police said he might be driving a red 2009 Hyundai Elantra GL, four-door and with the Manitoba plate number KUSUM.

Police are concerned for the well-being of Patel and are asking anyone with information regarding his whereabouts to contact the Missing Persons Unit at 204-986-6250.