THE NPAS helicopter has joined the search for a missing man.

David Loose, 36, was last seen in Shaftesbury Close, West Moors at around 9pm on Monday. He was reported missing just before 11.30pm.

He is described as white, five feet two inches tall and with mousy brown hair.

Searches are under way.

Chief Inspector Lance Cliff, of Dorset Police, said: “David has been very upset lately and we are becoming increasingly concerned for him. I would ask anyone who has seen him or a man matching the description given to please contact Dorset Police.

“If David sees this appeal I would ask him to please call. We and your family are all very worried about you and just want to know you are safe.”

Anyone with information is asked to call 101, quoting incident number 14:433.