Police are searching for a 30-year-old Hamilton man who went missing after sending an email message to a friend.

The friend alerted police after getting the email from Philip Hilton, who was last seen at his east Mountain home at 6 p.m. Friday.

He lives with family who didn't realize there was concern for his wellbeing until they were notified of the message by police.

It's not known when the message was sent because the time stamp on the friend's phone is incorrect. Police will not reveal what the message said.

Hilton is 6 feet tall and weighs 170 pounds. He has blue eyes and "longish mullet style" hair that is thinning. He has no tattoos but might be wearing a black flat cap.

He has no history with police.

Anyone with information is asked to call the Division 3 staff sergeant at 905-546-3886 or Station 30 front desk at 905-546-4930.