A MAN who has been living in a van in Branksome has gone missing.

Police have appealed for help to trace Robert Wallace after concerns were raised for his welfare.

Officers were alerted just after midnight and are now searching for the 39-year-old.

Robert is described as white, around five feet six inches tall and of medium build with ginger hair and a beard.

His van is a white Ford Transit with the registration ML52 BBX.

Officers are carrying out searches across the Poole and Bournemouth area.

Chief Inspector Steve May, of Dorset Police, said: “We are concerned for Robert’s welfare and I am appealing for anyone with knowledge of his whereabouts to please contact us immediately.

“I would also urge anyone who sees a man matching the description given or the van detailed above to please report it to us.

“Finally, I would like to appeal directly to Robert if you see this to please contact us or your family and let us know where you are as we just want to make sure that you are safe.”

Information to Dorset Police on 101 quoting incident number 21:2.