A MAN who went missing from Poole has been found safe and well, police have said. 

Michael John Blake, aged 49, was last seen at his home address in Lime Close at around 12pm yesterday.

He left the address in his green Volkswagen Polo with the registration number S545 XCR.

He was reported missing at 10.13pm.

Police issued an appeal for Michael earlier this morning and said they were becoming "increasingly concerned" for his welfare as it is believed Michael had been upset recently. 

Police carried out a number of searches for Michael and he has now been located in Hampshire. 

Dorset Police thanked members of the public for their assistance.