An elderly man with dementia who went missing from his home has been found, police say. 

Trevor Shutt, 92, was not at his home in the West Cliff area of Bournemouth when his carers attended at 7am today, Monday, September 4.

Officers became concerned for his welfare and issued an appeal to the public earlier today. 

It was believed he may have been travelling around the area on local buses and his description was circulated to bus companies in the area.

Trevor was found safe in the Christchurch area.

Dorset Police thanked members of the public for sharing the appeal.