POLICE have been carrying out searches for a missing man in the Poole and Bournemouth area.

Robert Wallace, aged 39, was last seen in the area of Cranbrook Road in Poole at around 3pm on Thursday 24 September 2020.

Police say he was travelling on foot.

Robert is described as white, five feet six inches tall and of heavy set build with fair hair in a ponytail and a beard. He was last seen wearing a navy or black T-shirt and navy jeans.

Chief Inspector Stuart Pitman, of Dorset Police, said: “We understand Robert is very upset and we are concerned for his welfare.

“We are carrying out searches in the Poole and Bournemouth area as we make every effort to locate him as soon as possible. I would urge anyone with information as to Robert’s whereabouts, or who sees a man matching the description given, to please contact us immediately.

“I would also make a direct plea to Robert if you see this to please contact us or your family and let us know where you are as we all just want to make sure you are safe.”

Anyone with information or knowledge as to Robert’s whereabouts can contact Dorset Police at www.dorset.police.uk, via email 101@dorset.pnn.police.uk or by calling 101, quoting incident number 24:261.