POLICE are searching for a missing 17-year-old boy from Bournemouth after he was last seen at an address in the Winton area. 

Officers are appealing for information from the public to help find missing Samuel McCall who was last seen at around 2pm on Sunday, September 19. 

He is described as white, five feet eight inches tall and of slim build with brown hair that is longer on the top and shorter on the sides.

Samuel was last seen wearing a light grey tracksuit.

Inspector Dave Kewley, of Dorset Police, said: “We have been making a number of enquiries to locate Samuel, but these have so far proved unsuccessful.

“While we have no information to suggest he has come to any harm, due to his young age and the time since he was last seen, we are keen to find him to make sure he is all right.

“I would urge anyone with information as to Samuel’s whereabouts, or who sees a teenage boy matching the description given, to please contact Dorset Police.

“Finally, if you see this appeal Samuel please get in touch with us or your family and let us know where you are, as we all just want to make sure that you are safe and well.”

Anyone with information or knowledge as to Samuel'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 occurrence number 55210151854.