Police searching for a missing man from Bovington are asking the public to help find him.

Robert McAvoy, who is 39 years old, was last seen leaving his home in Wain Road at around 5.10pm today, Monday 25 March 2019. He drove off in his Landrover – registration number GJ57 YYL. He said that he was going to Dorchester, but has not been seen since.

Robert is white, about five feet six inches tall, of slim to medium build and has very short ginger brown hair in a crew cut. He is possibly dressed in a pink T-shirt with pineapples, dark jeans, a red jacket and trainers.

Chief Inspector Andy Edwards, of Dorset Police, said: “We are becoming very concerned for Robert’s welfare as it has now become apparent that he is very upset.

“Officers are searching the area as we need to find him urgently to ensure he is safe and well.

“Anyone who has seen Robert or his car since this afternoon should contact police.”

Anyone with information or knowledge as to Robert’s whereabouts is asked to contact Dorset Police at www.dorset.police.uk, via email 101@dorset.police.uk, via email 101@dorset.pnn.police.uk or by calling 101, quoting incident number 25:340.