OFFICERS continuing to search for a missing Bournemouth man are renewing their appeal for help from the public.

Neil Hurren, aged 79, was reported missing having last been seen at an address in Runnymede Avenue at around 10.20am on Tuesday August 31.

He was due back at 11.30am, but failed to return.


He is described as white, five feet eight inches tall and of slim build with silver hair worn in a ponytail and a silver beard.

He is believed to have been wearing a green jacket, green trousers and wellington boots. It is possible he may also have been wearing a black beanie hat.

Chief Inspector Claire Phillips, of Dorset Police, said: “We are concerned for Neil’s welfare and are continuing to carry out searches to try and locate him as soon as possible. We are keeping Neil’s family updated with our search efforts.

“Our enquiries indicate Neil was last seen turning onto a footpath that leads from Ringwood Road toward Longham Lakes at around 10.30am on Tuesday 31 August 2021 and this area is currently the focus of our searches, which are being supported by Dorset Fire and Rescue Service and Dorset Search & Rescue (DorSAR).

“We are also releasing a further image of Neil that shows him wearing the jacket he was last seen in.

“I would continue to urge anyone with information as to his whereabouts, or who sees a man matching the description given, to please contact us immediately.

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

Anyone with information or knowledge as to Neil’s whereabouts is asked to contact Dorset Police at www.dorset.police.uk, via email 101@dorset.pnn.police.uk or by calling 101, quoting incident number 31:356.