Search launched for missing 49-year-old man from Dorset

Summarised from 2 outlets · 3 reports · Updated 14 Oct, 09:33 · Archive

A 49-year-old man reported missing from Shaftesbury is believed to have travelled to London.

Robert, aged 49, was reported missing after last being seen at an address in Shaftesbury on the morning of Sunday, October 11. Following enquiries, officers believe he travelled to Southampton that afternoon and subsequently journeyed by train to London early on the morning of Tuesday, October 13.

Robert is described as tall with short brown hair and clean shaven. He usually wears a T-shirt, jeans and trainers, though he regularly wears hooded tops and may also have a black Puffa-style jacket with him.

Police constable Poppy Norman of Dorset Police said: 'We do have concerns for Robert's welfare and we are appealing for anyone with information regarding his whereabouts to please contact us immediately.' She added a direct appeal to Robert: 'I would also like to make a plea directly to Robert to please get in touch with us or your family and let us know where you are. We just want to make sure that you are all right.'

Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police online or by calling 999, quoting incident number 55260159735.

Search launched for missing 49-year-old man from Dorset — Image: Dorset Echo

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