POLICE searching for a missing Wareham man say he has been found "safe and well".

Mark Rumbold, aged 40, had last been seen at his home address at around 12.30pm on Monday. He was reported missing at around 10am yesterday.

Officers carried out a number of searches in the Purbeck area and in the North Dorset area where he has links.

Today he was found safe and well in the Purbeck area.

A spokesperson for Dorset Police said: "We would like to thank everyone for sharing the appeal."